Shearwater Health Joins Forces with Holy Child Hospital and CLDH to Bolster Nursing Workforce
Bonifacio Global City, October 13, 2023 – Shearwater Health, a leading healthcare solutions provider, has taken a momentous step to combat the persisting nursing shortage in the Philippines while concurrently uplifting the careers of local nursing professionals. In a significant development, Shearwater Health has formalized partnership agreements with Holy Child Hospital Foundation, Inc. and Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital (CLDH). The official signing ceremonies took place in Dumaguete City on October 2, 2023, and in Tarlac City on October 4, 2023.
These landmark events were graced by the presence of Anshum Sinha, Chief Operating Officer and Country Manager of Shearwater Health, who signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the organization.
In Dumaguete City, the Shearwater Health team was warmly welcomed by Dr. Kenneth Coo, Medical Director of Holy Child Hospital Foundation, Ramon Bernard Dagoy, Chief Nursing Services, and Sister Gina Yabo, O. Carm, Hospital Administrator. This gathering marked the inception of a fruitful collaboration aimed at enhancing the healthcare ecosystem in the Negros region.
L-R: Shearwater Health COO and Country Manager Anshum Sinha, Holy Child Hospital Foundation Hospital Chief Nurse Bernard Dagoy, Hospital, Administrator Gina Yabo O. Carm, and Medical Director Dr. Kenneth Coo
“So with this [partnership] I think it’s one of the ways or a balancing act to solve the problem of nurse shortage and I am looking forward with this joint endeavor with Shearwater that they may be able to solve this problem.”
L-R: Shearwater Health Program Manager Docefil Torio, COO and Country Manager Anshum Sinha, Holy Child Hospital Foundation Hospital Administrator Gina Yabo O. Carm, Chief Nursing Services Bernard Dagoy, and Medical Director Dr. Kenneth Coo
In Tarlac City, the partnership agreement was sealed in the presence of Chief Executive Officer and President Ferdinand Francis Maria D.L Cid, along with the esteemed medical staff of Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital. This partnership heralds a new era of cooperation between Shearwater Health and one of Central Luzon's premier medical institutions.
During the event in Tarlac City, Mr. Sinha eloquently expressed the driving force behind these collaborations, stating,
“The reason why we launched this program and partnered with hospitals is because we realize we are bringing nurses out of the country, and while this has been working for us, we also wanted to help the country as well.”
L-R: Shearwater Health Program Manager Docefil Torio, COO and Country Manager Anshum Sinha, Central Luzon Doctors Hospital CEO Dr. Ferdinand Francis Ma. DL. Cid, and Nursing and Patient Care CNO Ryan Niño A. Wong
“It is a fact that many Filipinos take nursing as a long-term strategy of emigrating to a developed country. I am happy for many of them because this is a route to a better future for them and their families. I have actively supported nurses who have dreams of living the country for a better future, so this partnership is a more formal process of preparing and helping the nurses achieve their dreams.”
Key initiatives highlighted during these events encompass the Managed Migration and Back-to-Bedside Program. This program is designed to offer crucial support for the career advancement of nurses at CLDH while simultaneously addressing the persistent nurse shortage faced by hospitals in the Philippines.
L-R: Shearwater Health Program Manager Docefil Torio, CLDH HR Associate Jerico Lapada, Nursing and Patient Care ACNO Rhada Mendoza, Shearwater Health COO and Country Manager Anshum Sinha, CLDH CEO Dr. Ferdinand Francis Ma. DL. Cid, and Nursing and Patient Care CNO Ryan Niño Wong, Nursing and Patient Care CNEO Princess Rhea Yalung, and HR Supervisor May Anne Ramones
This partnership stands as a testament to Shearwater Health's commitment to the healthcare industry and their dedication to aiding the nursing community. It undeniably provides a platform for local nursing professionals to further their careers while contributing to the broader effort to alleviate the nurse shortage in the country.
This collaboration represents one of Shearwater's initial partnerships with hospitals in the Central Luzon and Negros regions. By expanding its reach to these underserved areas, Shearwater Health is playing a pivotal role in strengthening healthcare delivery and supporting the growth of the nursing workforce in the Philippines.
In summary, Shearwater Health's strategic partnerships with Holy Child Hospital Foundation, Inc. and Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital mark a significant step towards addressing the nursing shortage crisis in the Philippines. This collaboration not only benefits the dedicated nurses of our esteemed hospital partners but also contributes to alleviating the broader nurse shortage in the country, reflecting Shearwater Health's unwavering commitment to improving healthcare worldwide.
About Holy Child Hospital
Holy Child Hospital Dumaguete, managed by the Sisters of Mount Carmel since 1965, stands as a steadfast diocesan healthcare facility in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Over the years, the hospital has continually expanded and upgraded its services and infrastructure. It serves as a crucial medical lifeline for the residents of Negros Oriental and nearby islands, sparing them the necessity of traveling to distant urban centers like Cebu or Manila for advanced healthcare. With its unwavering commitment to compassionate care and the community's well-being, Holy Child Hospital is a trusted and indispensable healthcare institution in the region.
For more information, visit https://www.sistersofmountcarmel.org/philippines-1/holy-child-hospital-hch/
About Central Luzon Doctors’ Hospital
Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital (CLDH) is a distinguished Level 3 private hospital located in Tarlac City, Philippines, offering teaching and training programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics and Surgery. Established in 1962, the hospital has progressively expanded, now providing a capacity of up to 150 beds, positioning itself as a significant medical institution within the Province of Tarlac. The hospital's vision is to become a leading healthcare institution by 2025, renowned for its centers of excellence that offer compassionate and sustainable people-centered care while upholding integrity. CLDH is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services through efficient systems and processes, prioritizing compassionate, people-centered care with integrity, and fostering the professional growth and development of its doctors and employees.
For more information, visit https://cldh.ph/
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.