Department Circular No. 2021-0576

Story Posted: December 29, 2021; 02:30 PM. Link to Post: bit.ly/dc2021-0576

Endorsement of the PCS Modified WHO Surgical Safety Checklist for DOH Hospitals

Addressed to DOH executives, central and regional directors, BARMM Ministry of Health; chiefs of hospitals, medical centers, sanitaria, and specialty hospitals, pursuant to the National Policy on Patient Safety in Health Facilities, developed by Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS), in cooperation with Perioperative Registered Nurses Association of the Philippines (ORNAP). Includes links to orientation video by ORNAP, and electronic copies of the documents for downloading.

Download: DC No. 2021-0576; see also A.O. No. 2020-0007