LESSON 2 Flashcards
What is the improvement of health via prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of disease?
Health Care
What 1978 declaration defines primary health care as essential health care that is universally accessible?
Declaration of Alma-Ata
What is the organized plan of health services according to Miller-Keane (1987)?
Health Care System
What is the network of health facilities and personnel that carries out health care services?
Health Care Delivery System
What term describes a strong private sector involvement comprising 50% of the Philippine health system?
Philippine Health Care System
What refers to the five key elements for better primary health care, including universal coverage and stakeholder participation?
Key Elements for Better PHC
What law transferred responsibility for health services to Local Government Units (LGUs)?
Local Government Code (RA 7160)
What law established the National Health Insurance mechanism in the Philippines?
National Health Insurance Act (RA 7875)
What term refers to medical centers and large hospitals that provide highly specialized services?
Tertiary Level Health Care Facilities
What type of health workers provide backup health services and establish contact with intermediate-level workers?
First-Line Hospital Personnel
What type of health workers are the first contact in a community and provide basic health services?
Village or Grassroot Health Workers
What type of health workers provide professional health care, supervision, and training?
Intermediate Level Health Workers
What is the DOH vision for 2030, aiming for better health outcomes and equitable health financing?
A global leader for attaining better health outcomes, competitive and responsible health care system, and equitable health financing.
What is the DOH mission, guaranteeing equitable and sustainable quality health care?
To guarantee equitable, sustainable, and quality health for all Filipinos, especially the poor, and to lead the quest for excellence in health.
What are the five key elements for better Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Universal coverage to reduce exclusion and social disparities in health
Service delivery organized around people’s needs and expectations
Public policy integrating health into all sectors
Leadership enhancing collaborative models of policy dialogue
Increased stakeholder participation
What are the eight essential elements of Primary Health Care?
Education concerning prevailing health problems and prevention methods
Locally endemic disease prevention and control
Expanded immunization program against major infectious diseases
Maternal and child health care, including family planning
Essential drugs arrangements
Nutritional food supplement and adequate safe nutrition
Treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases
Safe water and sanitation
What are the three levels of health care facilities?
Primary Level
Secondary Level
Tertiary Level
What are the three levels of primary health care workers?
Village or Grassroot Health Workers
Intermediate Level Health Workers
First-Line Hospital Personnel
What are the five principles of Primary Health Care?
Equity, universal access, community participation, and intersectoral approaches
Address broader population health issues reflecting public health functions
Effective provision of services to poor and excluded groups
Integration of prevention, acute care, and chronic care across all health system components
Continuous evaluation and improvement of health care performance
What are the five management functions in health care?
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Controlling
Directing
What are the three categories of health workers based on country/community needs?
Available health manpower resources
Local health needs and problems
Political and financial feasibility
What are the responsibilities of the Department of Health (DOH)?
Formulating national health policies, guidelines, and standards
Issuing rules, regulations, licenses, and accreditations
Setting national health priorities and indicators
Developing special health programs and projects
Advocating for health legislation and policies
What are the three major responsibilities of the Department of Health (DOH) in health governance?
Develop policies and programs for the health sector
Provide technical assistance and capacity-building
Encourage performance in priority health programs
What are the management principles in organizing health care?
Authority, Responsibility, and Accountability
Types of Authority (Line, Functional, Staff)
Centralization, Decentralization, and Formalization
Staffing and Assigning Competent Personnel
