Finally, after three grueling months, the operations manual of Operation Care Ministry is completed!
The manual is distributed by the Operation Care Ministry, office of the Missions Department of Baptist Conference Church of Bacolod, 2008. This is the first edition.
This is a standard reference document of Operation Care Ministry, the medical missions arm of Baptist Conference Church of Bacolod. This manual identifies the organizational framework, procedural guidelines for medical missions at a standard venue or in the field for domestic operations. Likewise, it serves as a comprehensive guideline for planning, coordinating and executing medical missions as presented. Also, the contents have been from past and ongoing medical mission operations and will serve as a tool for training volunteers and medical personnel.
This manual comprises a set of chapters, forms and exhibits, appendix, and a table of contents providing references to relevant sections of the text. It serves as a comprehensive reference text for the Assistant Project Director, as well as a guide for mission planners of Operation Care Ministry.
This manual is dedicated to the committed medical practitioners, dentists, nurses, and volunteers who have formed the backbone of the Operation Care Ministry since its inception and without whom its publication would not have been possible.
Acknowledgements:
I would like to thank Therese Hinojales for her priceless insights and tireless assistance in the review of the manual and for providing the outline; to the Team Heads, staff and volunteers of OCM for their invaluable input; to my brother, Jeffrey, though residing from miles away, still managed to extend his expertise in plotting maps, charts and flow sheets through internet linkage; to the Communication Team for assistance in lay-outs and publication; to my boss and friend, Manny Songco, for his continued encouragement; to my husband, Bim, for his unwavering love, prayers and support; to my lovely children: CJ, Jed, Daisy and Caila, whose lives have been a daily inspiration; and last but not the least, my creator and first love, God, in the person of my Savior, Jesus Christ, who has given me life, wisdom and direction as I faithfully walk in obedience, trusting every beat of His heart.
To God be the glory indeed!
JSL
29 February 2008
