Module 8 - UNIT 1 Flashcards
RA 11166 is also known as
Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act
Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act RA?
RA 11166
an act strengthening the Philippine comprehensive policy on HIV & AIDS prevention, treatment, care, an support and PNAC
RA 11166
PNAC means
Philippine National AIDS Council
RA 111666 is repealing for the purpose of
RA Act No. 8504
RA Act No. 8504 is also known as
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
RA 11166 is composed of how many sections
57
give at least 5 that is part of 57 sections
Title
The Role of DOH
Declaration of Policies
Definition of Terms
Penalties
what section of the law talks abt the policies and programs that the state should establish for the control, prevention, and management of HIV / AIDS cases.
Section 2
in what section does different terms are defined
section 3
refers to a health condition where there is a deficiency of the immune system that stems from infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) making an individual susceptible to opportunistic infections.
AIDS
AIDS stands for
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
refers to the treatment that stops or suppresses viral replication or replications of a retrovirus, like HIV, thereby slowing down the progression of infection.
ART (Anti-retroviral therapy)
ART stands for
Anti-retroviral therapy
refer to groups of nongovernmental and noncommercial individuals or legal entities that are engaged in non-coerced collective action around shared interests, purpose and values.
CSOs (Civil Society Organizations)
CSOs stands for
Civil Society Organization
refers to HIV testing imposed upon an individual characterized by lack of consent, use of force or intimidation, the use of testing as a prerequisite for employment or other purposes, and other circumstances when informed choice is absent.
Compulsory HIV testing
refers to juridical entities legally organized to provide or arrange for the provision of pre-agreed or designated health care services to its enrolled members for a fixed pre-paid fee for a specified period of time.
Health Maintenance Organizatin
refers to the virus, of the type called retrovirus, which infects cells of the human immune system, and destroys or impairs the cells’ function.
Infection with HIV results in the progressive deterioration of the immune system, leading to immune deficiency.
HIV counseling
HIV
HIV stands for
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
refers to the interpersonal and dynamic communication process between a client and a trained counselor
HIV Counselling
refers to any facility-based, mobile medical procedure, or community-based screening modalities that are conducted to determine the presence or absence of HIV in a person’s body.
HIV Testing
HIV testing is
- confidential
- voluntary in nature
- must be accompanied by counseling - prior to & after the testing
conducted only w/ the informed consent of the person
refers to the core duty of medical practice where the information provided by the patient to health practitioners and his/her health status is kept private and is not divulged to third parties.
medical confidentiality
refers to the process by which the “index client”, “source”, or
“patient”, who has a sexually transmitted infection (STI), including HIV, is given support in order to notify and advise the partners that have been exposed to infection.
Partner Notification
refers to any individual diagnosed to be infected with
HIV.
Person living with HIV
refers to the use of prescription drugs as a strategy for the prevention of HIV infection by people who do not have HIV and AIDS.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis
refers to the process of providing an individual with information on the biomedical aspects of HIV and AIDS and emotional support to any psychological implications of undergoing HIV testing and the test result itself before the individual is subiected to the test.
Pre-test counseling
refers to the process of providing risk-reduction information and emotional support to a person who has submitted to, HIV testing at the time the result is released
Post-test counseling
refers to infections that are spread through the transfer of organisms from one person to another as a result of sexual contact.
Sexually transmitted infection
refers to the dynamic devaluation and dehumanization of an individual in the eyes of others,
Stigma
refers to private and public hospitals or medical establishments accredited by DOH to have the capacity and facility to provide treatment and care services to Person living with HIV (PLHIV)
Treatment Hubs
is responsible body in ensuring the implementation of the country’s response to the HIV and AIDS situation
Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC)
PNAC is attached to
DOH
PNAC has own:
Secretariat and staffing pattern
headed by Executive Director
PNAC develop and periodically update the ___ years ______ in collaboration w/ relevant government agencies
6 years
AIDS Medium Term Plan
is a national multi-sectoral strategic plan to prevent and control the spread of HIV and AIDS in the country
AIDS Medium Treatment Plan (AMTP)
AMTP shall include the following:
- country’s targets and strategies in addressing HIV and AIDS situation
- prevention, treatment, care & support of country’s response
- budgetary requirements & corollary investment plan of each government agency and CSOs
PNAC performs the following functions:
- develop and periodically update the 6yr AMTP
- ensure the operationalization and implementation of AMTP
shall also develop and implement individual action plans which shall be anchored to and integrated in the AMTP
Members of the PNAC
such action plans shall be based on the:
duties, powers, and functions of the individual agencies.
what Agencies and CSOs shall be represented in the PNAC:
- DOH (Department of Health)
- DepEd (Department of Education)
- DOLE (Department of Labor and Emplyment)
- CSC (Civil Service Commission)
- CHED (Commission on Higher Education)
what department should be the secretary of Health as per many chairperson
DOH
how many representatives from organizations of Persons Living with HIV & AIDS (PLHIV)
two representatives
how many representative from the private org w/ expertise in standard setting & service delivery:
one representative
how many representatives from NGOs working for the welfare of identified key populations:
six representatives
members of the PNAC shall be appointed by the:
President of the Philippines
heads of government agencies may be represented by an official whose rank shall not be lower than:
Assistant Secretary or its equivalent
who shall be the permanent chairperson of the PNAC:
secretary of health
vice chairperson shall be elected from the:
government agency members
vice chairperson shall serve for how many terms:
3yrs
members representing CSOs shall serve for a term of:
3yrs
PNAC shall meet at least
once every quarter
what section emphasizes the role of secretariat
section 7
A secretariat shall be headed by an
Executive Director
secretariat shall be under the direct supervision of the:
chairperson of PNAC
is composed of qualified medical specialists and support personnel w/ permanent appointments
National HIV and AIDS and STI Prevention & Control Program (NASPCP)
the who maintains a comprehensive HIV and AIDS monitoring and evaluation program
Epidemiology Bureau
objectives of HIV and AIDS Prevention Program
- educate the public on HIV and AIDS with the goal of:
- reducing risky behavior
- lowering vulnerabilities
*promoting human rights
DOLE is for what sector
private sector
SCS is for what sector
public sector
AFP and PNP are for
uniformed services
