IHS Student Council And Blood Bank Of RIPAS Organize Blood Drive.

THE Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (PAPRSB), Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) hosted its second blood donation drive on January 30 at Universiti Brunei Darussalam's (UBD) premises.

The main purpose of the blood donation drive was to replenish the RIPAS blood bank and it was a part of the IHS student council's initiative to encourage everyone to make donating blood a significant and achievable new year resolution for 2013.

According to Deputy Dean of Administration of PAPRSB IHS, Rozita Hj Tamin, she felt very glad to see over 67 participants turned up for the drive, including the staffs of IHS, the public and UBD students.

She added that in order to promote the event, members of the Student Council sent out invitations to every UBD student, and several posters were also put up in Kuala Belait, Tutong which included shopping complexes. 

The Senator of IHS Student Council, Zareena Amiruddin said although the number of participants for the blood donation was less than last year, which saw 80 participants, she still felt grateful to receive their contributions and the most encouraging part was that most of the participants were first-time donors. She also called out to more people to attend their next blood donation drive in the near future. The Brunei Times

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Blood Donation Drive

The Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute Of Health Science University Brunei Darussalam would like to welcome UBD-ians, staffs and lecturers, students as well public to join UBD BLOOD DONATION DRIVE organized by IHS UBD Student Council and Hospital RIPAS Blood Bank on 30th January (Wednesday) at Anatomy Resource Centre from 1400 hours to 1600 hours.Dear potential donors... a short checklist for you to refer to ensure a smooth and successful donation :-) Hope to see you all there!

Criteria for blood donation:
At least 18 years of age
Healthy individual
Feeling well
Free from fever, cold or other illness
Willing donor
At least 50 kg or 110 lbs at time of donation
Answer the questionnaire honestly
Have not donated blood in last 8 weeks

Blood pressure:
Between 100-150/60-100 mmHg

Medication:
You should free from any medicine for 72 hours (3 days)
Supplement such as vitamins are allowed

Before donation:
Have a good night’s sleep
Have a GOOD LUNCH and drink extra water and fluids to replace the volume you will donate
STOP smoking at least 1 hour before and after donating. Longer is better.

During the donation:
Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow
Relax during the donation

After donating:
Eat and drink something before leaving
Re hydrate by drinking plenty of fluids over the next 24 hrs
Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for the next 24 hours. Keep dressing on the arm for at least 30 minutes.
If you feel light headed, lie down, preferably with feet elevated, until the feeling passes.

Benefits:
Health education and encouragement of healty lifestyle
Regular health checks, particularly of blood pressure
Studies and clinical research have shown a reduced risk of heart attacks among repeat donors, those who are non-smokers (as excess levels of iron can have damaging effects to heart muscle)
Donating blood help in regeneration of new blood cells and blood gets refreshed
A single unit of blood can be broken down into three component and thus can save three patients
Recognition of the community for your contribution

UBD IHS BLOOD DONATION DRIVE

The Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) hosted the UBD blood donation drive on Wednesday afternoon 26 September 2012 at the institution's premises.

The blood donation drive was a part of the IHS student council's initiative with that aims to involve not only the entire UBD campus, but also surrounding communities in a free health screening run by Bachelor of Health Science students and a blood donation drive by the RIPAS blood bank.

This event's theme "Give blood, give life" encouraged the public and UBD students to donate their blood for those in need. The blood drive was held in the afternoon and resulted in about 80 packs of blood donated by participants.

The first donor Muhammad Nabil, 23, from Unibridge department said this was his first time donating blood and he was informed of the event through Institute of Health Sciences' official Facebook's invitation.

He felt motivated to help people and hoped this kind of events will be held regularly. "In future, I will invite more friends to join such events again as it is significance," he added. The Brunei Times


Via Brunei Times. Release on 17 September 2012

Congratulations to DHSci Nursing, Paramedics & Midwifery

In the afternoon session on September 15th, 2012, a huge group of Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing, Paramedics, Midwifery) graduated during the Majlis Konvokesyen Ke-24 Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Big congratulations to the following graduates:

NURSING (boys)

Emeyrol bin Mulong,

Hj Mohd Syukri Hj Mohd Noor,

Md Hafizuddin Hj Awg Salleh,

Abd Basit Hj Hussin,

Ak Masadi Pg Hj Ayub,

Mohammed Azmeer bin Md Arsad,

Muzafil Huzairin bin Hj Aji,

Muhammad Ariff bin Hj Shamsuddin,

PARAMEDICS (boys)

Hj Muhd Raimi

Semiun bin Awat,

Muhd Yazid bin Mahmud.

NURSING (girls)

Afiqah bte Ahadani,

Hjh Amal Hazirah bte Hj Jaidin,

Merilyn bte Maduan,

Nuraqidah bte Hj Hussin,

Nureriantey bte Sahrin,

Nurfatihah bte Mahwan,

Nurulhasikin bte Hj Bahar,

Rasidah bte Hj Roslan,

Catherine Lia anak Akin,

Margret Santi anak Akin,

Fatmah bte Ali,

Hafizah bte Untong,

Noor Masayuni Fairuz @ Noor Salam bte Abd Rahman,

Nurul Fatin bte Hj Md Noor,

Siti Natashya bte Isnan,

Nurul Fatin Khairunnisa bte Hj Bakar,

Siti Nurhamizah bte Mohammad Halidi,

Nur 'Azimah bte Hj Mohd Harris,

Maria Angela Tumlos Prasenan,

PARAMEDICS (girls)

Noor Hazmah bte Rosli,

Nuur Aimi bte Benjimin

Dk Hanisah bte Pg Hj Rani,

Dk Noor Syahidah bte Pg Md Yussof,

Siti Norazimah bte Mohd Said,

Sylvia Ko,

Nurul Amal Afiza bte Matserudin
Dk 'Ain Aqilah Nazatul Munawarah binti Pg Yassin

MIDWIFERY

Nur Dhiyaa Maisarah bte Muhd Azizul Hakim

Nur Hafizah bte Pauzi

Dk Khairunnisa Azimah bte Pg Asmali

Noorasbah bte Omar

Nordiyanna bte Kamat

BHSci BiomedSci Cohort 1

The Cohort 1 of Bachelor of Health Sciences (Biomedical Science) has just graduated on the September 15th, 2012 during the Majlis Konvokesyen Ke-24 Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Big congratulations to Fakriedzwan Fitri Hj Idris, Zaharuddin HA Rahman, Nur Aqilah Mursidi, Siti Sarah Othman, Siti Nur Bazilah Ghazali, Fuitze Tan, Zety Erwinna Hj Ali Adin, Masliza Liussin, Nurul Adhwa HA Rahman, Dk Hjh Nadirah Pg H Ahmad, and Hazirah Zainal Abidin. Good lucks with your future endeavours!

Blood Donation Drive

The Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute Of Health Science University Brunei Darussalam would like to welcome UBD-ians, staffs and lecturers, students as well public to join UBD BLOOD DONATION DRIVE organized by IHS UBD Student Council and Hospital RIPAS Blood Bank on 26th September (Wednesday) at Anatomy Resource Centre from 1300 hours to 1600 hours.

‘Hari Raya Open House’

We cordially invite all IHS staff and students to our Hari Raya Open House celebration on:

Date : Saturday, 25th August 2012

Time : From 11.30am onwards

Venue: Anatomy Resource Centre, PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences

On behalf of Dean PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, we would like to convey best wishes for this Hari Raya to all our Muslims colleagues and students. To join our fun by bringing along food; Hari Raya cakes for this celebration.

SELAMAT HARIRAYA AIDILFITRI, MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATIN.

International Global Health Forum Dinner Photo Collection

"Thriving in the UK: Medical School & Beyond"

A seminar organised by alumni of PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences,  Dr Jonathan Lim and Dr Yeo Chong Hsien, Graduates of St George’s University of London, on June 19th, to share their experiences in the UK, addressing general topics and frequently asked questions by international medical students transferring from non-UK medical schools, including: What happens after UBD? How to thrive in the UK, and Planning ahead: opportunities in medical school and beyond.

We wish both doctors the best in their professions and the juniors to make our Faculty proud in the future.

Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital and Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, awarded with teaching hospital accreditations

Our Faculty has been sending students to Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan for real-life working experience and academic clinical attachments. On June 21st, 2012, the main national hospital has now been accredited as a teaching hospital. The accreditation plaque was hang by Minister of Health, YB Pehin Dato Hj Adanan.

And then in the Belait District, for Suri Seri Begawan Hospital accreditation ceremony:

SURI Seri Begawan Hospital was formally accredited as a teaching hospital on June 21st, 2012, its Medical Superintendent urged clinicians and students to question current clinical practices, stating that good may no longer be good enough.

The aim, said Ang Swee Hui is to be better than good.

Suri Seri Begawan Hospital successfully achieved its teaching hospital accreditation yesterday in association with the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul BolkiahInstitute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).

In an introductory speech, Ang said the accreditation not only serves as a recognition of the contributions by doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in clinical education but also forms a bridge for future cooperations between the hospital and the UBD institute in areas of teaching, research and patient care.

"As a teaching hospital, I hope we can continue to develop an environment of intellectual inquisitiveness and dynamism. I would encourage our clinicians and students to question current clinical practices especially in areas where good may no longer be enough, where better is available," he said.

He added that the learning and understanding process is a foundation towards continued improvements in clinical care where he believes that a teaching hospital's status is a powerful lever in their quest for excellence in patient care.

Meanwhile, Chair Professor David Koh from the institute said officers and staff were urged to identify their work errors through self analysis and discussions in order for constructive changes to be made in becoming a teaching hospital. He said this is needed to sustain its new status, adding that accreditation comes with improvement of public trust as an organisation that values quality and patient safety.

At the same time, there should be a culture open to learning from adverse events and safety concerns. This was important for hospital employees to understand as the professor emphasised on reporting one's errors as not only a means of steering away from mistakes but also improving the focus and accuracy of work especially when dealing with the specific needs of a patient.

He said that the lack of reported errors will often lead to most of the cases being concealed in fear of distrust from patients and if not shared or corrected through reports or discussions, deaths will follow.

"If errors are attributed primarily to systemic causes, staff may not learn from their errors," said the chair professor. He urged for the employees to achieve balance in their workflow to allow them to take personal responsibility for their errors and discuss them constructively.

Present to officiate the accreditation was Minister of Health Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya JohanPahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Adanan Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Hj Md Yusof who received the plaque from UBD acting chancellor Associate Professor Dr Hjh Zorah Hj Sulaiman and then handed it over to Suri Seri Begawan Hospital's Chief Executive Officer Mohmad Hj Abd Hamid. The minister proceeded to officiate the accreditation by placing the plaque on display at the hospital's main building.

Suri Seri Begawan Hospital's teaching hospital accreditation is only valid for three years where they will have a re-assessment to extend their accreditation status. (Courtesy of Amir Noor, The Brunei Times).