Exploring Technological Innovations in Healthcare and Education
November 13, 2024 – University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City. The University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON), under the leadership of Dean Dr. Judith Odanee G. Magwilang, hosted a benchmarking sessionwith the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center – Human Resource Development (BGHMC-HRD) team at the UC Conference Room. The event, held at 1:00 PM, was conducted in collaboration with the Information Technology Systems and Services (ITSS) department of UC.
Fostering Collaboration and Innovation
The benchmarking session aimed to explore best practices in integrating information technology (IT) into healthcare and education, fostering collaboration between UC-CON and BGHMC-HRD.
Mr. Jonathan O. Castillo, Director of ITSS, led the session and shared insights on leveraging technology to optimize healthcare processes, enhance data management, and strengthen digital literacy in nursing education.
Key representatives from BGHMC-HRD included Administrative Officer V Robert R. Obligado, Administrative Officers Kevin Jan M. Castillo and Karl P. Asingal, and Administrative Assistants Jeffered Jet K. Agnad, Mark Ian L. De Guzman, John Daryll M. Enrico, and Cesar Angelo G. Sancio.
The open exchange of ideas and practices provided an opportunity for both institutions to identify potential collaborations that could improve healthcare informatics, digital systems, and administrative efficiency.
Advancing Digital Transformation in Healthcare Education
The benchmarking activity underscored the shared goal of enhancing institutional efficiency and innovation through technology. By integrating IT solutions in both healthcare operations and nursing education, UC-CON and BGHMC aim to streamline processes, improve service delivery, and prepare future nurses for technology-driven healthcare environments.
This collaboration strengthens UC-CON’s vision of producing competent, adaptive, and future-ready nursing professionals who can thrive in evolving health systems.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 4.4 – Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and decent jobs.
The activity contributes to the development of digital competencies essential for modern healthcare practice and nursing education. - SDG 9.5 – Enhance scientific research and upgrade technological capabilities of institutional sectors.
By promoting digital transformation and IT integration, UC-CON and BGHMC strengthen innovation and operational efficiency. - SDG 17.17 – Encourage and promote effective public, public–private, and civil-society partnerships.
The collaboration between UC-CON, BGHMC, and UC-ITSS exemplifies a strong partnership in advancing healthcare and education through technology.
