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What is the level of health care facility that offers advanced treatments?
Tertiary Hospitals provide advanced medical services and conduct medical research.
What are the roles of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs)?
BHWs provide basic health services, assist in community health programs, conduct home visits, and monitor health status.
What functions do Rural Health Midwives perform?
They provide maternal and child health services, including prenatal care, deliveries, postnatal care, and family planning.
What qualifications do Rural Health Midwives need?
They must be licensed midwives with training in maternal and child health.
What is the role of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS)?
BNS promote nutrition and implement community nutrition programs.
What do Rural Health Physicians do?
They provide medical care, diagnose and treat illnesses, and manage health programs in rural health units.
What qualifications are required for Rural Health Physicians?
They must be licensed medical doctors with public health training.
What services do Public Health Nurses provide?
They coordinate and provide public health services, including immunizations, disease surveillance, and maternal and child health care.
What is the role of Sanitary Inspectors?
Sanitary Inspectors ensure environmental health and sanitation by inspecting food establishments and enforcing sanitation laws.
What training do Sanitary Inspectors require?
They need training in sanitation and environmental health.
What are the three types of primary health care workers in the Philippines?
- Village/Grassroots Health Workers 2. Intermediate Workers 3. Health Personnel of First-Line Hospitals
What is the goal of Village/Grassroots Health Workers?
To provide basic health services at the community level.
What is the patient ratio for Barangay Health Workers?
1:1,000 - 1:2,000 (varies by region)
What is the patient ratio for Intermediate Workers?
1:500 - 1:1,000 (varies by region)
What is the patient ratio for Health Personnel of First-Line Hospitals?
1:200 - 1:500 (varies by hospital and region)