AREA IX - LABORATORIES

Topic outline

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  General

  • Program Performance Profile (PPP)

  • Extent of Compliance of the last survey visit
    

    
    
  • Self- Survey

    
    

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  PARAMETER A: LABORATORIES, SHOPS/FACILITIES

  
  

  SYSTEM INPUTS AND PROCESSES

   For Science Laboratories

  
  

  S.1. The laboratory layout conforms to acceptable standards (RA 6541 National Building Code of the Philippines/PD 856 “Code of Sanitation of the Philippines and to particular needs of the Nursing program.

  S.2. Room lightings conform to the standard requirements of fluorescent bulbs relative to the size of the room.

  S.3. The laboratories are properly lighted and well ventilated.

  S.4. Each laboratory room has at least 2 exit doors that open outward.

  S.5. There is a computer laboratory with at least 15 usable computer units and printer.

  S.6. There is a laboratory for shop work for specific technologies.

  For Skills Laboratory/Nursing Arts Laboratory

  S.7. The Nursing Arts Laboratory is well-lighted and well-ventilated.

  S.8. The Nursing Arts Laboratory is apportioned to:

  For Base Hospital

  S.9. The College of Nursing has a base hospital where the students derive the bulk clinical experiences.

  S.10. The base hospital has current accreditation by DOH-Bureau of Licensing and Regulation either as Level III Hospital (Secondary Care Hospitals) or Level IV Hospital (Tertiary care/Teaching/Training Hospital).

   

   

  IMPLEMENATION

   Laboratories and Shops

  
  

  I.1. Furniture/equipment arrangement allows free flow of movement and enables students to work comfortably without interference.

  I.2. Safety and precautionary measures are implemented.

  I.3. Usable fire extinguishers are accessible to staff and students.

  I.4. Laboratory Operation Manuals for the faculty and students are provided in each laboratory.

  I.5. Demonstration and training on the proper use of fire extinguishers, first-aid kit and other emergency measures are periodically conducted.

  I.6. A well-equipped first-aid kit, charts for antidotes and neutralizing solutions are always available in each laboratory room.

  I.7. A student’s access to a computer is at least 15 hours/semester/subject.

  I.8. Appropriate laboratories for general education subjects are adequately equipped and well-maintained.

  I.9. A well-equipped Multimedia Center is maintained.

  I.10. Gas, water and electricity are utilized for class laboratory activities.

  I.11. A demonstration table, equipped with sink, water, electrical and gas outlets is available and utilized.

  I.12. Laboratory equipment, supplies and materials are kept in separate stock rooms.

  Nursing Arts Laboratory

  I.13. The Nursing Arts Laboratory simulates a hospital setting.

            I.13.1. Nurses’ station

            I.13.2. Wards (Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic)

            I.13.3. Operating Room/Recovery Room

            I.13.4. Delivery Room/Labor Room

            I.13.5. Nursery

  I.14. The Nursing Arts Laboratory is well-lighted.

  I.15. The Nursing Arts Laboratory is well-ventilated.

  I.16. A practice area for return demonstration is provided.

  I.17. A lavatory with running water is provided.

  Base Hospital

  I.18. The base hospital has a minimum capacity of 100 beds with general services and minimum bed occupancy of eighty percent (80%).

  I.19. The base hospital caters to an adequate number of patients varying in age, sex, level/acuity and types of illness desired for teaching-learning experience of different curricular levels.

  I.20. The following are provided for students in the base hospital conference room, dressing room, lockers, comfort rooms, lounge, library.

   

  OUTCOME/S

   

  O.1. Science and GenEd laboratories and shops are functional and adequately equipped.

  O.2. The Nursing Arts /Skills Laboratory is functional and adequately equipped to facilitate the teaching and learning of basic nursing procedures.

  O.3. A base hospital that is supportive of the teaching and learning needs of students.

  
  
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  PARAMETER B: EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

  
  

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

   

  S.1. The equipment, instruments and materials needed in the classroom are available.

  S.2. Apparatuses, tools and materials conform to the specifications required for the subjects in accordance with the CMO of the programs.

  S.3. Varied computer software are available.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

   

  I.1. Equipment are well-maintained.

  I.2. The following equipment, supplies and materials, in accordance with guidelines/policies embodied in the CMO are made available in the Nursing Arts Laboratory:

  Models

            I.2.1. birthing model;

            I.2.2. newborn model;

            I.2.3. adult bisexual model with the following contraptions for:

                      I.2.3.1. basic life support

                      I.2.3.2. tracheostomy care

                      I.2.3.3. Colostomy care

                      I.2.3.4. Catheterization

                      I.2.3.5. enema

                      I.2.3.6. parenteral/intravenous (IV)

            I.2.4. models (dolls) with different types of casts;

            I.2.5. pelvic model;

  
  

  Equipment and Apparatuses

            I.2.6. electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring demonstration;

            I.2.7. suction apparatus;

            I.2.8. isolette/incubator;

            I.2.9. emergency cart with emergency drugs and gadgets;

            I.2.10. orthopedic bed;

            I.2.11. wheelchair;

            I.2.12. oxygen tank with gauge

            I.2.13. assessment tools (opthalmoscope, stethoscope, otoscope, fetoscope);

            I.2.14. stretcher;

            I.2.15. walker/crutches/cane;

            I.2.16. doppler apparatus;

            I.2.17. defibrillator;

            I.2.18. baby’s bath tub;

            I.2.19. Stryker frame;

            I.2.20. cribs;

            I.2.21. breast pump;

            I.2.22. bedside table;

  
  

  Trays/Sets

            I.2.23. medication tray;

            I.2.24. bed bath tray;

            I.2.25. shaving tray;

            I.2.26. enema tray;

            I.2.27. DR tray;

            I.2.28. cord dressing tray;

            I.2.29. perineal care tray;

            I.2.30. breast care tray;

            I.2.31. colostomy care tray;

            I.2.32. tracheostomy care tray;

            I.2.33. injection tray (IM and immunization);

            I.2.34. baby bath tray;

            I.2.35. oil bath tray;

            I.2.36. vital signs tray;

            I.2.37. blood transfusion set;

            I.2.38. major surgical set;

            I.2.39. minor surgical set;

            I.2.40. wound care/dressing tray;

            I.2.41. MMDST kit and manual;

  
  

  Others

            I.2.42. foot stool;

            I.2.43. drop light;

            I.2.44. weighing scale;

            I.2.45. urinal;

            I.2.46. bedpan;

            I.2.47. kidney basin;

            I.2.48. sputum cup;

            I.2.49. flashlight;

            I.2.50. tape measure;

            I.2.51. scissors (bandage/suture);

            I.2.52. ambobag;

            I.2.53. feeding bottles;

            I.2.54. IV stand;

            I.2.55. CHN Bag (with complete paraphernalia);

  
  

  Linens

            I.2.56. face towels;

            I.2.57. bath towels;

            I.2.58. blankets;

            I.2.59. rubber sheets;

            I.2.60. bed sheets;

            I.2.61. pillow cases/pillows;

            I.2.62. drapes;

            I.2.63. diapers;

            I.2.64. curtains;

            I.2.65. baby’s layette;

            I.2.66. pins;

  
  

  Supplies and materials

            I.2.67. cotton balls;

            I.2.68. cotton pledgets;

            I.2.69. syringes;

            I.2.70. soap in soap dish;

            I.2.71. hot water bag;

            I.2.72. ice cap;

            I.2.73. straps/restraints;

            I.2.74. splints;

            I.2.75. forceps (kelly, mayo, straight, curved);

  Medications

  I.2.76. vitamin k;

  I.2.77. oral oxytocics;

  I.2.78. emergency drugs;

  I.2.79. rubbing alcohol;

  I.2.80. herbal medicines;

  I.2.81. medicines in various forms: capsules, tablets, injectables, syrups, granules

  
  

  Materials/Forms/Records

            I.2.82. nursing procedure manual;

            I.2.83. patient’s chart complete with progress notes, nurses notes, I/O sheet, VS graphing sheet, doctor’s order sheet, medication sheet;

            I.2.84. community health assessment form;

            I.2.85. family health assessment form;

            I.2.86. APGAR score sheet;

            I.2.87. newborn screening tool;

            I.2.88. Kardex with medicine and treatment cards;

  I.3. The ratio of bed to practicing students, which is 1:2 at any given time, is followed.

  I.4. The ratio of demonstration models to practicing students, which is 1:10, is followed.

   

  OUTCOME/S

   

  O.1. The laboratory equipment, supplies and materials are sufficient and wisely utilized.

  
  
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  PARAMETER C: MAINTENANCE

  
  

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

  
  

  S.1. A laboratory technician/assistant is available for the proper upkeep of the laboratories.

  S.2. The institution has a Maintenance and Repair Department/Unit managed by skilled personnel who provides services on direct call.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

   

  I.1. The institution keeps the laboratories neat, clean and orderly.

  I.2. Laboratory supplies and materials are regularly replenished/replace whenever applicable.

  I.3. The inventory of laboratory, facilities and equipment is systematically and periodically calibrated.

  I.4. The laboratory equipment /instrument are in good condition and are periodically calibrated.

  I.5. All equipment are coded, listed and inventoried.

  I.6. Waste disposal is efficiently and effectively managed on campus.

  I.7. The following are properly maintained by trained staff/technicians: natural science laboratory; shops; computer laboratory; multi-media center; research facility; general education laboratory; and other (please specify) ____________

   

  OUTCOME/S

   

  O.1. The laboratories and shops are functional and are properly maintained.

  
  
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  PARAMETER D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS

  
  

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

   

  S.1. Specific program requirements (listing of materials and equipment as per CMO) are in accordance with guidelines/policies embodied in issuances, e.g. CMOs.

  S.2. There is an approved Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP).

  S.3. There is an approved Annual Procurement Plan (APP) for laboratory equipment, supplies and materials.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

   

  I.1. The institution implements the special provisions as listed in the CMO.

   

  OUCOME/S

   

  O.1. The special provisions in the CMO of the program are complied with.

  
  
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  ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

  • PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NURSING MANUAL OF PROCEDURES

    PROOF OF HIRING OF LABORATORY AIDE WITH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED

    PROOF OF RENEWAL OF MOA FOR 2025-2026

    PROOF OF INVENTORY OF EQUIPMENTS AND SUPPLIES 2024