CONNER, Apayao – Conner District Hospital (CDH) has successfully attained Level 2 status with an authorized capacity of 100 beds, solidifying its position as a premier healthcare institution in the province.
CDH now joins Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHT) as the only hospitals in the province with level 2 status having over a hundred bed capacity.
According to the Revised Organizational Structure and Staffing Standards for Government Hospitals CY 2013, a level 2 hospital shall have all of the level 1 capacity, including but not limited to the following: an organized staff of qualified and competent personnel with Chief of Hospital/Medical Director and appropriate board-certified clinical department heads; departmentalized and equipped with service capabilities needed to support board-certified/eligible medical specialists and other licensed physicians rendering services in the specialties of medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, their sub-specialties and ancillary services; A general intensive care unit (ICU) for critically ill patients; a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU); a high risk pregnancy unit (HRPU); provision of respiratory therapy services; A DOH-licensed tertiary clinical laboratory and a DOH-licensed Level 2 imaging facility with mobile x-ray inside the institution and with capability for contrast examinations.
In the Facebook post of CDH–Health Education and Promotion Office, the achievement is a proof of CDH’s dedication to continuously improve healthcare services and contribute to the overall well-being of its patients. Under the tagline “CDH, Kaagapay sa Kalusugan Mo” (CDH, Your Partner in Health), the hospital aims to go beyond just treating illnesses, striving to be a true partner in patients’ overall health and wellness.
“Conner District Hospital has come a long way since its inception and is now a level 2 hospital with an authorized capacity of 100 beds. The dedication and hard work of the hospital’s leaders, past and present, including Medical Center Chief Dr. Nelson O. Rigor, and the committed staff have contributed to this achievement. However, the hospital’s pursuit of better care and continuous development remains an ongoing quest,” wrote CDH-HEPO.
The journey to becoming a Level 2 hospital and increasing the authorized bed capacity has been a painstaking one, with the hospital undergoing various upgrades, including new medical equipment and facilities, enhanced training programs for the staff, and the expansion of medical specialties offered to the community. CDH’s dedication to the highest standards of care has been evident throughout this transformative process.
With Level 2 status and an authorized capacity of 100 beds, CDH is now better equipped to provide medical services, from emergency care to specialized treatments, and preventive health programs. The yApayaos can look forward to a brighter, healthier future with CDH as their dedicated healthcare partner. By JCM
