Elevating Healthcare Excellence: Shearwater Health's Collaborative Endeavors in Mindanao
Taguig, City, February 16, 2024 - In a significant stride towards advancing healthcare standards in the Philippines, Shearwater Health signed partnership contracts with St. Elizabeth Hospital, Inc. in General Santos City and Adventist Medical Center Valencia in Bukidnon. These partnerships, formalized on January 16, 2024, and February 5, 2024, respectively, mark pivotal moments in the healthcare landscape of North and Southern Mindanao.
(L-R) Shearwater Health Program Manager Docefil Torio, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital CEO Antonio Veneracion, and HR Director Ralph Jason Lusañes
Project Manager Docefil Torio, represented Shearwater Health during both events, emphasizing the company's steadfast commitment to elevating nursing excellence in the region. In General Santos City, the Shearwater Health team was warmly received by St. Elizabeth's Hospital CEO, Anthony Veneracion, and HR Director, Jason Lusañes. The discussions centered on enhancing the skills of local Filipino nurses through comprehensive skills development programs tailored to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare industry.
Meanwhile, in Bukidnon, the Shearwater Health team and ABD Manpower Agency team led by Ms. Alicia Devulgado, President & CEO received a gracious welcome from Dr. Janellie C. Sumatra, President of Adventist Medical Center Valencia.This collaboration signifies a collective effort to address healthcare challenges and improve patient care standards in the region.
(Left) ABD Manpower Agency President and CEO Alicia Devulgado, Shearwater Health Program Manager Docefil Torio (Center) Adventist Medical Center Valencia President Dr. Janellie Sumatra, (Right) VP for Finance, Gina Carmona
Key initiatives highlighted during the events include the Managed Migration and Externship Program, aimed at providing critical support for the career advancement of nurses at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Adventist Medical Center. These programs are designed to bridge the gap between demand and supply in the nursing workforce while enhancing the overall quality of patient care.
Looking ahead, Shearwater Health and its esteemed partners are committed to implementing these initiatives effectively, despite potential challenges, to achieve their shared goals of improving healthcare accessibility and quality across North Central and Southern Mindanao. By leveraging expertise, resources, and innovative solutions, they are poised to make a lasting impact on the well-being of communities served.
About St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
St. Elizabeth Hospital Inc. is a private and an ISO-accredited tertiary hospital located in General Santos City, Philippines. The hospital has a bed capacity of 273, a Primary Care Center, and is equipped with Cancer Care Center.
For more information, visit https://sehi.ph/
About Adventist Medical Center Valencia
Adventist Medical Center - Valencia City (AMCV), is part of a network of Adventist healthcare facilities worldwide. It is a multi-specialty hospital based out of Valencia City, Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
For more information, visit https://amcvalencia.org
About Shearwater Health
Shearwater Health is an expert at providing global healthcare solutions for their partners that improve their service deliveries while lowering costs of operations. The company utilizes their unique Global Healthcare Solutions Model to provide onsite clinical solutions in the U.S. while also delivering remote clinical and administrative services at scale, known as clinical process outsourcing (CPO). With a concentrated focus on the healthcare market, Shearwater combines their clinical expertise and business acumen to assist their clients in delivering better outcomes and care.
For more information, visit https://shearwaterhealth.com