Better With You (LMBTO sequel)

Two

October 20, 2022 (Thursday)
Orient Pearl Luxury Hospital

Macey tapped the emblem at the digitalised ID reader. Her identification was verified through the security system, and she was allowed to enter the premises. It is the size of a one-peso coin attached to a retractable pearl white lanyard with the name Orient Pearl Luxury Hospital embroidered in soft gold.

Sa gitna ng emblem ay isang ukit ng perlas na nasa loob ng nakabukas na sheel. It is also surrounded with stylised waves. The emblem has a thin, filigree-like decorative border. And to add elegance and sophistication, the primary colours used are shades of pearl white, soft gold, and deep blue. The name "Orient Pearl Luxury Hospital" is written around the main design in a classy serif font. The gentle gold colour used to render the text creates a pleasing contrast with the deeper tones of the waves and shell.

Sa likod ng emblem nakaukit ang unique barcode and serial number na naka-assign sa bawat empleyado at iyon ang kailangan nilang i-tap sa digitalised ID reader. All medical staff are provided with the pearl white lanyard; non-medical personnel were given the deep blue one; shareholders wear a silver lanyard and the owners are provided with the gold-coloured lanyard.

The South Wing is designated exclusively para sa mga medical staff ng hospital. It has seventeen floors and the first five floors are reserved for the interns and resident doctors. Depending on their shift and specialisation, they can request for a private suite where they can rest and take a shower. Sa left side ng ground floor makikita ang cafeteria para sa mga staff na walang time magluto; habang sa right side naman ay ang kanilang outdoor dining area and lounge kung saan sila pwedeng magpahinga. For employees who prefers cooking their own meal, mayroong designated kitchenette and dining sa ika-pito at ika-labing-isang palapag.

Isa ito sa mga employee benefits ng ng Orient Pearl Luxury Hospital. Aware kasi ang mga may-ari na mayroon silang mga empleyado na sobrang layo ang bahay kaya naman they provided this exclusive type of benefit. They also provide employee discount na magagamit nila sakali mang mangailangan sila ng medical attention, kasama rito ang pamilya ng kanilang mga staff. Iba pa ang night and weekend bonus, transportation allowance, and restaurant checks.

Para kay Dr. Armeo Uytingco, ang may-ari at current Medical Director ng hospital, importanteng pangalagahan nila ang kanilang mga empleyado dahil sila ang nasa frontline; sila ang nangangalaga sa mga pasyente. Without them, patient care will be low.

She booked a private suite on the seventh floor dahil naka-12 hours shift siya for four straight days. Maganda ang suite, sinunod ang colour-scheme ng hospital. There's a double bed in the middle of the room, a small closet on the right, and on the left is an ivory-coloured curtain covering the floor-to-ceiling, tinted window. Next to the small closet is the door towards the private bathroom. A white study desk is placed parallel to the bed, and next to it is a small mini-fridge.

Sa ikalimang palapag naman matatagpuan ang isang malawak na library at punong-puno ng nursing and medical-related books. Doon madalas tumambay ang mga interns at residents upang mapag-aralang mabuti ang mga kaso ng kanilang mga pasyente.

Ibinaba ni Macey ang gamit niya. Nagdala siya ng damit at toiletries good for four days na mamamalagi siya rito sa hospital. Her condo unit is a good thirty-minute car drive, not counting the traffic time. She checked her wristwatch, "05:45AM."

Minabuti niyang isuot na ang kaniyang uniporme at bumaba sa cafeteria upang mag-almusal. Alas sais naman ng umaga nagbubukas ang cafeteria nila, usually ay may mga nakahain na, at alas onse ng gabi ito nagsasara.

Umupo siya sa isa sa mga bakanteng upuan nang makapag-order na ito at tiningnan ang kaniyang agenda para malaman ang schedule niya. She's a surgical nurse and works mainly at the operating room. Maraming Cardiothoracic Surgeons ang nagri-request sa kaniya bilang scrub nurse dahil sa galing nito. Alam na alam niya ang mga instrumentong kakailanganin ng doktor at dahil doon, mas napapadali ang kanilang operasyon.