CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Health–Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (DOH-JBLMGH) has formally opened its Reprocessing Unit for Medical Devices (RUMED) and Medical Oxygen Generating Plant (OGP).

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by DOH Usec. Glenn Matthew Baggao; Dr. Corazon Flores, director IV of DOH Central Luzon Center for Health Development; and Dr. Monserrat Chichioco, chief of DOH-JBLMGH.

These two new facilities further reinforce the hospital’s commitment to patient safety, infection control, and uninterrupted delivery of life-saving care.

As the hospital’s surgical services continue to grow, the demand for a dependable and specialized system for instrument reprocessing has become more critical.

Through the establishment of the RUMED, every medical instrument used in patient care undergoes a strict and carefully monitored sterilization process.

Once sterilized, instruments are transported via designated routes in sealed containers to avoid cross-contamination.

They are then subjected to meticulous cleaning using manual washing, ultrasonic technology, and automated washer-disinfectors.

Each item is thoroughly inspected, arranged, and packaged with chemical indicators before being processed through advanced sterilization systems that eliminate all microorganisms.

To guarantee safety and reliability, strict quality control measures are applied—including ultrasonic testing, washer verification, Bowie-Dick testing, and biological indicators.

The facility itself is designed with unidirectional workflow, controlled air pressure systems, and specialized sterilization equipment to maintain a clear separation between contaminated and sterile zones.

Meanwhile, the Medical Oxygen Generating Plant ensures a steady and reliable supply of medical-grade oxygen for patient care.

Capable of producing oxygen with up to 99.5 percent purity, the plant generates the equivalent of 400 to 500 cylinders daily to meet the hospital’s operational requirements.

The oxygen output is directly connected to the hospital’s central medical gas pipeline system, supplying wards, intensive care units, operating rooms, and emergency departments.

Additionally, the facility features an in-house cylinder refilling system that enhances emergency readiness, reduces operational expenses, and lessens reliance on external suppliers.

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