Universal Health

Question 1

(UN)
(WHO)
(CDC)

Answer 1

United Nations
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 2

How many Members in UN

Answer 2

193 Member States

Question 3

When was UN founded

Answer 3

1945

Question 4

UN is guided by?

Answer 4

Guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.

Question 5

Functions of UN

Answer 5

-Maintain international peace and security
-Protect human rights
-Deliver humanitarian aid
-Promote sustainable development
-Uphold international law

Question 6

Goal of WHO

Answer 6

-To improve equity in health, reduce health risks,
-Promote healthy lifestyles and settings, and
-Respond to determinants of health”.

Question 7

Objectives of WHO

Answer 7

-To develop and implement multisectoral public policies for health
-Facilitate community empowerment together with action for health promotion.

Question 8

Indicators of WHO

Answer 8

-Degree of integration of health promotion into national health strategies and services and appropriate settings.
-Sustainability of financing of health promotion interventions in countries.

Question 9

WHO’s health promotion strategic approaches are:

Answer 9

-advocating for policy support and investment in the development of health systems and services
-fostering health-supportive environments and integrated approaches to public.
-strengthening the sustainable financing and evidence base.
-increasing the knowledge base for tackling the broad determinants of health.

Question 10

Mission of CDC

Answer 10

• works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
  -CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats.

Question 11

PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
What is DOH?

Answer 11

Department of Health (DOH) holds the over-all technical authority on health as it is a national health policy-maker and regulatory institution.

Question 12

Three major roles in the health sector of DOH

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(1) leadership in health;
(2) enabler and capacity builder; and
(3) administrator of specific services.

Question 13

Mandate of DOH

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To develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines on health.

Question 14

DOH Values

Answer 14

(SCEPTIC)
-Stewardship of the health of the people
-Commitment
-Excellence
-Professionalism
-Teamwork
-Integrity
-Compassion and respect for human dignity

Question 15

Vision of DOH

Answer 15

Filipinos are among the healthiest people in Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040

Question 16

Mission of DOH

Answer 16

To lead the country in the development of a people-centered, resilient, and equitable health system

Question 17

Sectors of PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM

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1. Public Sector
2. Private Sector

Question 18

1. Public Sector

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Largely financed through a tax-based budgeting system at both national & local levels & where health care is generally given free at the point of service

Question 19

Providers of Health care in Public Sector

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National: DOH
Local: LGU (Local Government Unit)
*includes health centers or barangay health stations

Question 19

2. Private Sectors

Answer 19

market oriented; health care is paid through user fees at the point of service

Question 20

Providers of Health care in Private Sector

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• clinics
  
  • hospitals
  • health insurance
  • manufacturing of medicines
  • vaccines
    -medical supplies
  • equipments
  • nutrition products
  • research & development
  • or other any health related items

Question 21

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AS AN APPROACH TO DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Answer 21

-PHC was declared during the 1st International Conference on Primary Health Care held in Alma Ata, USSR on Sept. 6-12, 1978 by WHO

Question 22

Alma ata Primary health care goal

Answer 22

“Health for All by the Year 2000”

Question 23

Alma ata declaration was adopted in the Philippines by?

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Pres. Marcos on Oct. 19, 1979 & has underlying theme of “Health in the Hands of the People by 2020”

Question 24

Components of Primary Health Care

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EMPHATIC-P
1.Environmental Sanitation
2.Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning
3.Provision of Medical Care and Emergency treatment
4.Health Education
5.Adequate Food and Proper Nutrition
6.Treatment of Locally Endemic Diseases
7.Immunization
8.Control of Communicable Diseases
9.Provision of Essential Drugs

Question 25

4 Pillars in Primary Health Care

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-Active community participation
-Intra and inter-sectoral linkages
-Use of appropriate technology
-Support mechanism made available

Question 26

2 levels of PHC workers:

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1.Village / Barangay Health Workers
2.Intermediate Level Health Workers

Question 27

1.Village / Barangay Health Workers

Answer 27

trained community workers, volunteer, traditional birth attendant, or healer

Question 28

2. Intermediate Level Health Workers

Answer 28

medical practitioners or their assistants, public health nurse, sanitary inspector, midwives

Question 29

LEVELS OF HEALTH CARE AND REFERRAL SYSTEM

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1. Primary Level of Care
2. Secondary Level of Care
3. Tertiary Level of Care

Question 30

Primary Level of Care

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-Devolved to cities and municipalities
-Provided by physicians, PHN, RHM, BHW, traditional healers, etc. at barangay stations or rural health units
-Primary health facility is usually the first contact between the community members & other levels of health facility

Question 31

Secondary Level of Care

Answer 31

-Given by physicians w/ basic health training
-Usually given in health facilities either private or government operated
-Serves as a referral center for the primary health facilities
-Are capable of performing minor surgeries and perform simple laboratory examinations

Question 32

Tertiary Level of Care

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-Rendered by specialists in health facilities including medical centers as well as regional and provincial hospitals, and specialized hospitals
-This is the referral center for secondary care facilities
-Complicated case and intensive care requires tertiary care and all these can be provided by the tertiary care facility