
SCIENTIFIC
PROGRAM
Day 1 (September 12, 2024)
7:00 – 8:00 | Registration | |
8:00 – 8:30 | National Anthem | |
Opening Remarks Agnes D. Mejia, MD Professor Emeritus, UP College of Medicine Adviser, Program for Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety | ||
Welcome Message Michael L. Tee, MD, MHPEd, MBA Chancellor, UP Manila | ||
Congress Overview Frances Lois U. Ngo, RPh, MHSS Overall Chair, 4th Patient Safety Congress | ||
8:30 – 9:00 | Strategic Objective (SO) 1: POLICIES TO ELIMINATE HARM IN HEALTHCARE Keynote Lecture: Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030 Ogusa Shibata, MSc Technical Officer, World Health Organization The keynote lecture seeks to understand the goals and strategic objectives of the WHO Global Patient Safety Action Plan and how these can be achieved in resource limited settings like the Philippines. | |
9:00 – 10:15 | Strategic Objective (SO) 7: SYNERGY, PARTNERSHIP, AND SOLIDARITY Fireside Chat #1: Local Implementation of the Global Patient Safety Action Plan --1. UPM Program for Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety ---..Diana Tamondong-Lachica, MD ------Head, UP College of Medicine Program for Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety --2. Medication Safety ---..Rubina Reyes-Abaya, RPh ------Hospital Pharmacist,UP Philippine General Hospital --3. Healthcare Delivery ---..Ana Patricia Alcasabas, MD ------Hematologist and Oncologist, UP PGH, Department of Pediatrics, ------Division of Hematology-Oncology --4. Moderator ---..Charles Mandy G. Ayran, RPh, Pharm.D. (Melit.) ------Assistant Professor 3, College Secretary, UP College of Pharmacy The fireside chat aims to understand the ongoing efforts of different stakeholders in minimizing, if not achieving zero, preventable harm in healthcare. | |
10:15 – 10:30 | Break | |
10:30 – 11:00 | Strategic Objective (SO) 3: SAFETY OF CLINICAL PROCESSES Keynote Lecture: Precision and Protection: Overcoming Barriers Towards Diagnostic Excellence Julia Minjung Kim, MD, MPH Co-Director, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Academy, Johns Hopkins University The keynote lecture aims to understand barriers and strategies to achieve diagnostic safety in resource limited settings. | |
11:00 – 12:15 | Strategic Objective (SO) 7: SYNERGY, PARTNERSHIP, AND SOLIDARITY Fireside Chat #2: Optimizing Diagnostic Safety in Different Healthcare Settings
--1. Avoiding Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care ---..Limuel Anthony B. Abrogena, MD, FPAFP ------Member, National Board of Trustees, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) --2. Safety vs. Efficacy: Diagnosis in the Emergency Department ---..Scarlett Mia S. Tabuñar, MD, MHA, DrPH, FPCEM ------Associate Professor, Coordinator for Resource Generation, UP College of Medicine, ------Philippine General Hospital --3. Critical Need for Nursing Education in the Diagnostic Process ---..Iris Chua-So, PhD, RN ------Vice President, Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing --4. Moderator ---..John Joseph B. Posadas, MSc, RN ------Assistant Professor, UP College of Nursing The fireside chat seeks to understand common diagnostic errors in different healthcare settings and interventions to avoid them. | |
12:15 – 1:00 | Lunch and Networking Break | |
1:00 – 2:30 | Simultaneous Session #1: Strategic Objective (SO) 2: HIGH-RELIABILITY SYSTEMS The session takes on Strategic Objective 2 (SO2) of the Framework for Action of the WHO Global Patient Safety Action 2021-2030, which is to “build high-reliability health systems and health organizations that protect patients daily from harm,” focusing on Good Governance towards a Culture of Safety and System Resilience. | |
Track A Good Governance Towards a Culture of Safety | Track B System Resilience | |


2:30 – 4:00 | Simultaneous Session #2: Strategic Objective (SO) 5: HEALTH WORKER EDUCATIONS, SKILLS, AND SAFETY The session deals with Strategic Objective 5 (SO5) of the Framework for Action of the WHO Global Patient Safety Action 2021-2030, which is to “inspire, educate, skill and protect health workers to contribute to the design and delivery of safe care systems,” focusing on Patient Safety Education and Training and Psychological Safety for Healthcare Workers. | |
Track A Patient Safety Education and Training | Track B Psychological Safety for Healthcare Workers | |


4:00 – 4:15 | Announcements and Reminders | |
Day 2 (September 13, 2024)
7:45 – 8:15 | Registration | |
8:15 – 8:30 | Recap of Day 1 | |
8:30 – 10:00 | Simultaneous Session #3: Strategic Objective (SO) 2: HIGH-RELIABILITY SYSTEMS Strategic Objective (SO) 3: SAFETY OF CLINICAL PROCESSES The session takes on Strategic Objective 2 (SO2) and Strategic Objective 3 (SO3) of the Framework for Action of the WHO Global Patient Safety Action 2021-2030, which is to “build high-reliability health systems and health organizations that protect patients daily from harm” and “assure the safety of every clinical process,” respectively, focusing on Safety of Clinical Procedures and Risk Management in High-Risk Situations. | |
Track A Safety of Clinical Procedures | Track B Risk Management in High-risk Situations | |
10:00 – 10:15 | Break | |



10:15 – 11:15 | Simultaneous Session #4: Oral Presentations of Research and Innovative Works Strategic Objective (SO) 6: INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND RISK MANAGEMENT | |
Track A Quality Improvement Projects | Track B Systems Improvement | |
Groundwork for Safety: Enhancing Clinical Effectiveness through DEFEAT Fall Intervention Pagsanjan, Maria Cristina S. G.N.U.S Approach: Improving the Compliance of Knowledge Based Medication Administration in General Nursing Units Legaspi, Regie DV. The Impact Of Transition From Paper-Based To Electronic Medical Record On Physician Documentation And Order Entry Levantino, Alexander Jr. B. The Effectiveness of Intensified Strategies to Sustain the Nutritional Demand of Newborns Who Need Pasteurized Expressed Breast Milk Inot, Irene S. Reducing peripheral intravenous catheter extravasation injuries in the medical intensive care unit: A quality improvement initiative Gilo, Ericka Louise C. An improvement project on medication administration in the intensive care cluster: SLAC Your Meds (Stop, Look, And Check Your Medications) Caraan, Ralph Erickson R. Development and preliminary evaluation of patient perceptions on safety culture in a hospital setting scale Valdez, Kathlyn Sharmaine | A Process Improvement Study on Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in an Intensive Care Unit Rama, Jacqueline R. Nurses’ Perceptions and Recommendations on the Safe Use of “Copy and Paste” Function in an Electronic Medical Record of a National Tertiary Hospital Rosales, Neil Roy B. Risk Reduction Management Committee: An Effective Strategy in Enhancing Patient Safety in a Healthcare Organization Paciente, Eileen Mae Y. Development and Evaluation of a Patient Safety Dashboard for Pay Patient Services Balneg, Jonas Elmer V. The Greatest Collab of All: Reducing Medication Error Rates through the Partnership and Advancements of the Clinical Pharmacy and Telemetry Rebutar, Mariel R. Implementation of a Quality and Safety Walk-around Program in a Tertiary Government Philippine Hospital to Boost Patient Safety Culture Dujua, Amanda Christina C. | |
11:15 – 11:45 | Simultaneous Session #4: Poster Presentation Viewing Strategic Objective (SO) 6: INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND RISK MANAGEMENT | |
Track A Safety of Clinical Procedures | Track B Risk Management in High-risk Situations | |
Transforming Patient Safety: A Comprehensive Bundle of Initiatives in a Tertiary Government Hospital Oracion, Glenn M. Effectiveness of a Daily Reminder through Short Message Service (SMS) for Medication Adherence to Oral Antibiotics among Adult Filipino Outpatients of a Tertiary Government Hospital in Metro Manila: A Randomized Controlled Study Rodriguez, Ricco N. A Process Improvement Study on Specimen Management in an Operating Theater Complex Candelaria, Ericson C. WE CARE: Mary Mediatrix Medical Center Fall Prevention Program Morales, Mignodel M. Digitalization of Patient Safety Events Reporting System Towards Transformation Bayonas, Maria Esperanza A. An Evaluation of Antibiotic Consumption Before and After Implementation of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Level Two Private Hospital in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines Perez, Arielle Grace A. 3E.: Mediatrix Suicide Safety Precaution Education, Engagement, Enhancement Morales, Mignodel M. | Evaluation of Electronic Prescription Dispensing Practices in Community Pharmacies in the City of Manila, Philippines during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Bilbao, Treasha Love M. AHMC’s U.P.C.L.O.S.E: Unceasing Progress for Sustaining the Patient Safety Culture through Commitment, Leadership, Openness, Systems Approach, and Engagement Mercado, Carmela Louise C. Drug Utilization Review of Antibiotic Agents in Community Acquired Pneumonia Inpatients of a Tertiary Government Hospital Gamboa, Paolo Roliz S. The Patient Safety Culture among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Public Hospital and its Effects to Patient Outcomes: Basis of Patient Safety Initiatives Yap, Cherry Lou R. A Process Improvement Study on Anesthetic Vaporizer Monitoring in a Operating Room Complex Tan, Veronica V. Factors Affecting Health Engagement and Perceived Level of Safety Among Older Persons: A Correlational Study Portuguez, Marc Ryan V. The Development and Validation of the Health Engagement for Safety Theory for Older Persons Portuguez, Marc Ryan V. Health Labor Market Analysis for the Utilization of the Pharmacy Workforce in the Philippines: Supply and Demand Situation Salo, Jess Lemuel D. | |
11:45 – 12:15 | Simultaneous Session #4: Advocacy Videos Strategic Objective (SO) 6: INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND RISK MANAGEMENT | |
Track A Safety of Clinical Procedures | Track B Risk Management in High-risk Situations | |
Digitalization towards Transformation for Patient Safety Don Emilio del Valle Memorial Hospital Ensuring Patient Safety: The Role of Batangas Medical Center's Clinical Pharmacy Unit Batangas Medical Center Rx Awareness: Empowering Patients through Prescription Awareness and The Dangers of Self-Medication College of Allied Medical Sciences Lyceum of the Philippines University Cavite Campus Improving Patient Safety Through the Core Values of Maayo - CARES ( Compassion, Adaptability, Reliability, Excellence, Synergy) The Hospital at Maayo Paninindigan Para sa Patient Safety: No Harm OsSam 2022 Ospital ng Sampaloc | IN CRMC, You are Safe Cotabato Regional and Medical Center Patient Safety Committee- "Ligtas ako dito" Tondo Medical Center We Are Safer Together Healthserv Los Banos Medical Center Advocacy Video: Get To Know More about the International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) St. Luke’s Medical Center - Global City WECARE: Wellbeing Enhanced, Cultivating Advancements, Revolutionizing Experience Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite | |
12:15 – 1:00 | Lunch and Networking Break | |
1:00 – 2:30 | Simultaneous Session #5: Strategic Objective (SO) 6: INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND RISK MANAGEMENT | |
Track A Team STEPPS 3.0 Workshop | Track B Quality Improvement Tools Workshop | |
Resource Persons: Aldin D. Gaspar, MSc, RN Assistant Professor, UP College of Nursing Aprille C. Banayat, MAN, RN Associate Professor, UP College of Nursing John Joseph B. Posadas, MSc, RN Assistant Professor, UP College of Nursing Lynn Crisanta R. Panganiban, MD Professor, UP College of Medicine | Resource Person: Anamaria M. Mercado Program Director, Lean Six Sigma and Service Excellence Programs, Ateneo Center for Continuing Education | |
2:30 – 3:00 | Break | ||
3:00 – 4:00 | Strategic Objective (SO) 4: PATIENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Plenary Panel Discussion: Co-Designing Quality Healthcare The session takes on Strategic Objective 4 (SO4) of the Framework for Action of the WHO Global Patient Safety Action 2021-2030, which is to “engage and empower patients and families to help and support the journey to safer health care.” Building Strong Partnerships between Clinicians, Patients and Families Marimel Lamsin Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations Innovative Models for Patient and Family Engagement in Chronic Disease Management Louricha Opina-Tan, MD Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine CHDP, UP Manila Amplifying Voices: Integrating Patient Feedback for Safer Healthcare. Joyce Nazario Head for Patient Experience Excellence, Metro Pacific Health Session Chair Francis R. Capule, RPh, MS, PhD Associate Professor 3 and Dean, UP Manila College of Pharmacy | ||
4:00 – 4:30 | Strategic Objective (SO) 7: SYNERGY, PARTNERSHIP, AND SOLIDARITY Closing Plenary The Next Frontier: Call and Commitment for Patient Safety in the Philippines Teodoro J. Herbosa, MD FPCS, FPCEP Secretary, Department of Health (DOH) Session Chair Charlotte M. Chiong, MD PhD Dean, UP Manila College of Medicine | ||
4:30 – 5:00 | Announcement of Winners Closing Message Diana R. Tamondong-Lachica, MD Head, UPCM Program for Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Pledge of Commitment to Patient Safety | ||
