U1.1-1.2: Philippine Healthcare System, Policies, and Initiatives

Question 1

All or none is/are the intermediate primary level health workers.

A. Barangay health workers
B. Doctors
C. Nurses
D. Midwives

Answer 1

A. Barangay Health Workers

Question 2

4 Main Sources of Health Financing

Answer 2

national and local government
insurance (government and private)
user fees/ out of pocket
donors

Question 3

2 components of health care delivery system

Answer 3

health facilities
health human resource

Question 4

3 types of health facilities

Answer 4

government hospitals
private hospitals
primary health care facilities

Question 5

the main drivers of the health care system and are essential for the efficient management and operation of the public health system

Answer 5

health human resource

Question 6

the health educators and providers of health services

Answer 6

health human resource

Question 7

2 types of health outcomes

Answer 7

life expectancy
deaths and births

Question 8

refers to decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society

Answer 8

health policy

Question 9

outlines priorities and the expected roles of different groups and builds consensus and informs people

Answer 9

health policy

Question 10

Universal Health Care (UHC) Bill into law

Answer 10

Republic Act No. 11223

Question 11

Identify the bill/ law:
Every Filipino, including overseas Filipino workers, are eligible for preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care upon automatic enrollment to the government’s health insurance program.

Answer 11

Universal Health Care (UHC) Bill into Law (Republic Act No. 11223)

Question 12

company that will have expanded coverage to include free consultation fees, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic services

Answer 12

Philippine Health Insurance Company (Phil Health)

Question 13

identify the bill/law:
aims to improve doctor-to-patient ratio, upgrade hospital bed capacities and equipment, and establish more hospitals in remote areas

Answer 13

Universal Health Care (UHC) Bill into Law (Republic Act No. 11223)

Question 14

“Only confirmed COVID-19 cases by RT-PCR test who have developed severe illness or are with clinical and diagnostic manifestations of COVID-19 that require hospital admissions starting November 26, 2020 shall be eligible to claim for COVID-19 inpatient packages with package codes.”

Answer 14

PhilHealth Circular no. 2021-008

Question 15

the process that gives a facility legal approval to operate

Answer 15

licensure

Question 16

gives a health care organization the authority to participate in several programs

Answer 16

certification

Question 17

an external review process that an organization elects to undergo

Answer 17

accreditation

Question 18

T/F:
Accreditation is required for all organizations.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

all facilities must have a license to operate, and it is generally the state department of health or a similar agency that carries out the licensure function

Answer 19

licensure to hospitals/ facilities

Question 20

tend to emphasize areas such as physical plant standards, fire safety, space allocations, and sanitation

Answer 20

licensure regulations

Question 21

usually granted after some form of examination or proof of education

Answer 21

licensure to individuals or professionals

Question 22

3 ways the licensure of individuals/ professionals can be renewed

Answer 22

payment of a fee
proof of continuing education
professional competence

Question 23

Identify what RA no:
CPD Act of 2016

Answer 23

RA 10912

Question 24

amendments to the revised guidelines on CPD Program for all registered and licensed professionals

Answer 24

PRC Resolution No. 2016-990

Question 25

PRC Resolution No. 2016-990 initially require ___ credit units for every ___ years.

Answer 25

45 3

Question 26

IRR of the Republic Act 10912 date

Answer 26

March 1, 2019

Question 27

T/F: IRR of the Republic Act 10912: Professionals working abroad shall be covered by the CPD requirement.

Answer 27

False; not covered during the period of their employment abroad

Question 28

T/F: IRR of the Republic Act 10912: Newly licensed professionals shall be exempted from CPD requirements.

Answer 28

True; exempted for their first renewal

Question 29

T/F: IRR of the Republic Act 10912: CPD councils shall reduce the required CPD units to a minimum which shall not be more than 20 CPD units.

Answer 29

False; not more than 15 CPD units

Question 30

T/F: IRR of the Republic Act 10912: All seminars attended should be recognized as CPD units.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

granted following an on-site inspection to determine if minimum health and safety standards have been met

Answer 31

organizational licensure

Question 32

an ongoing requirement for the health care organization to continue to operate and care for patients

Answer 32

maintenance of licensure

Question 33

certification usually implies that the individual has received additional education and training, and demonstrated competence in a specialty area beyond the minimum requirements set for licensure

Answer 33

certification applied to individual practitioners

Question 34

certification usually implies that the organization has additional services, technology, or capacity beyond those found in similar organizations

Answer 34

certification applied to an organization

Question 35

often a voluntary process in which organizations choose to participate, rather than one required by law and regulation

Answer 35

accreditation

Question 36

usually regarded as optimal and achievable, and are designed to encourage continuous improvement efforts within accredited organizations

Answer 36

accreditation standards

Question 37

made following a periodic on-site evaluation by a team of peer reviewers, typically conducted every 2-3 years

Answer 37

accreditation decision

Question 38

an independent, non-profit organization, dedicated to improve and promote quality and safety in the delivery of health care in the Philippines through continuing review of performance, assessment, and accreditation

Answer 38

Philippine Tripartite Accreditation for Health Facilities, Inc. (PTAHF, Inc.)

Question 39

3 major organizations of PTAHF

Answer 39

- Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP) - Association of Hospital Administrators (AHA) - Philippine Association of Government Hospital Administrative Officers (PAGHAO)

Question 40

4 key sections of PTAHF

Answer 40

1. standard development department 2. research and training 3. accreditation department and assessment and monitoring department 4. offers assessment and accreditation, including: - research and development - training and capability building for assessors and implementers

Question 41

What organization introduced the Hospital Accreditation Commission (HAC)?

Answer 41

Department of Health (DOH)

Question 42

Before HAC was created, what organization did the accreditation of hospitals through surveys?

Answer 42

PhilHealth