[5] PRELIMS | THE PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Question 1

National agency mandated to lead the health sector towards assuring quality health care for all Filipinos

Answer 1

Department of Health (DOH)

Question 2

DOH VISION by 2030

1. Global leader for attaining ____
2. ____ health care system
3. Equitable ____

Answer 2

(1) better health outcomes
(2) Competitive & responsive
(3) health financing

Question 3

DOH Mission

To guarantee (1) ____, ____, and ____ health for all Filipinos, especially the poor, and to lead the quest for (2) ____

Answer 3

(1) equitable, sustainable, and quality
(2) excellence in health

Question 4

Redirecting the FUNCTIONS and OPERATIONS of the DOH

Answer 4

Executive Order 102

Question 5

Executive Order 102

Transformed from being the sole provider to being the provider of (1) ____ and (2) ____ provider for health

Answer 5

(1) specific health services
(2) technical assistance

Question 6

Seeks to serve as the National technical authority on health; ensure the highest achievable standards of quality health care

Answer 6

Executive Order 102

Question 7

To effectively fulfill its refocused MANDATE: required to undergo changes in roles; functions; organizational processes; corporate values; skills; technology, and structures

Answer 7

Executive Order 102

Question 8

DOH Secretary

Answer 8

Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa

June 2023 - Present

Question 9

Major Roles: Leader in Health

1. Planning & formulating ____ & ____.
2. Monitoring & evaluating the ____.
3. Advocating for ____ & ____.
4. Serving as a ____ in disease control & prevention
5. Providing ____ in health care financing & implementing the ____.

Answer 9

(1) policies of health programs and services
(2) implementation of health programs, projects, research, training & services
(3) health promotion & healthy lifestyle
(4) technical authority
(5) administrative & technical leadership / National Health Insurance Law

Question 10

Major Roles: Enabler and Capacity Builder

1. Providing ____ to LGUs, private sector, & other agencies in implementing health programs & services.
2. Serving as the ____.
3. Protecting ____ in the training & education of health care providers at ____ of the health care system

Answer 10

(1) logistical support
(2) lead agency in health & medical research
(3) standards of excellence / ll levels

Question 11

Major Roles: Administrator of Specific Services

1. Administrator of selected ____ that act as ____ for local health systems.
2. Provide specific program components for conditions that affect large segments of the population, such as ____
3. Develop strategies for responding to ____
4. Provide leadership in health emergency preparedness & response services, including ____.

Answer 11

(1) health facilities at subnational levels / referral centers
(2) TB, malaria, schistosomiasis, HIV/AIDS & micronutrient deficiencies.
(3) emerging health needs.
(4) referral & networking systems for trauma, injuries & catastrophic events

Question 12

A transfer of power & authority from the national government to LGUs

Answer 12

Devolution

Question 13

Devolution of health services is an integral part of the process of transforming LGUs into ____

Answer 13

self-reliant communities & active partners in nation-building

Question 14

Legal Basis

Mandated by Sec. (1) ____ of the Local Government Code of (2) ____ - (3) ____

Answer 14

(1) 17
(2) 1991 (LGC)
(3) R.A. 7160

Question 15

The code was enacted into law on (1) ____ pursuant to (2) ____ of the Philippine Constitution

Answer 15

(1) October 10, 1991
(2) Art. 13, Sec. 11

Question 16

Advantages to the Community

Devolution will allow people to participate more in ____ and ____

Answer 16

policy and decision-making

Question 17

Advantages to the Community

Devolution will enhance the ____ as an integrated and comprehensive approach in health development

Answer 17

HCDS (Health Care Delivery System)

Question 18

Advantages to the Community

It aims to make ____ available to community at affordable cost, & according to their needs

Answer 18

essential goods, health & other social services

Question 19

Advantages to the Community

With the health services becoming more aligned to local needs, people who ____

Answer 19

ordinarily would have difficulty getting such services will now be more easily reached

Question 20

General Responsibilities of DOH After Devolution

1. Formulation & development of ____.
2. Formulation & implementation of ____.
3. Formulation of guidelines, standards, & manuals of operations for ____ to ensure quality services at the local level.
4. Issuance of ____ to existing laws.
5. Promulgation of ____.
6. Development of ____.
7. ____ on health policies & programs.

Answer 20

(1) national health policies
(2) national health plans & programs
(3) health services & programs
(4) rules & regulations, licenses & accreditation pursuant
(5) national health standards, goals, priorities & indicators
(6) special health programs & projects
(7) Advocacy for legislation