First in Queue




"What is this feeling so sudden and new?"
"My pulse is rushing, my head is reeling..."

Just like the famous song from Wicked, an unexpected feeling washed over me last week. Was it a sigh of relief? A sense of excitement? Perhaps both—because we had finally been deployed. Being accepted as interns at the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) is both an honor and a responsibility. Let me walk you through my first week as an intern in the IHOMP-IT Department.

Day 1: Orientation and Introduction



Our first day started around 9 AM. We met Madam Mich, one of the staff from PETRU. I already knew her a little since we had been exchanging emails and messages since December. There are four of us interns from BU: Lloyd, Alvan, Joseph, and me.

Ms. Mich gave us a brief but insightful orientation, covering the basics and core values of BRHMC. At its heart, BRHMC is a tertiary hospital that not only provides healthcare services but also offers training opportunities for individuals like us.

Just in time, our OJT coordinator arrived as we were about to be endorsed to our department.

So It Begins!

Our supervisor is Sir Jimelito Rico, the OIC of the department—known to everyone as "Boss" or simply Sir Jims. Before diving into our tasks, we were introduced to all the employees in the department.

We also visited different offices:

  • Networking Office, where we met Sir Jam, who showed us the backbone of all the hospital's systems.
  • Technical Office, led by Sir Choy, where all technical matters—from computers to printers—are handled.

Finally, we returned to our department to begin our official tasks for the week.

Assigned to OPENCen and HOMIS

Joseph and I were assigned to OPENCen, the division responsible for managing and creating hospital systems. Our main task was to assist in HOMIS (Hospital Operations and Management Information System)—a system used by every department in BRHMC.

Our first assignment? Updating the case rates in the system. Before starting, we were given a quick orientation on how to use HOMIS, from account creation to executing our tasks.

Week 1 in a Flash



From Wednesday to Friday, we focused on updating the case rates. Throughout the process, Ma’am Annie, the HOMIS team lead, provided support and answered our questions whenever we needed guidance. 

On Friday, we also attended a quick seminar on how to perform an ink pad reset and how to access it via an IP address. This was a new and useful skill, especially for troubleshooting printers in the hospital system.

Key Takeaway from Week 1

There is no perfect system. Every system, no matter how well-designed, requires continuous updates, improvements, and maintenance. This realization has made me appreciate the importance of adaptability and problem-solving in IT.

I look forward to the challenges and learnings that the coming weeks will bring!


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