NURSING LAWS Flashcards
What is RA 9173?
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
This law regulates the practice of nursing in the Philippines.
What is RA 11223?
Universal Health Care Act
This act aims to provide all citizens with access to quality health care services.
What is R 8423?
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
This regulation promotes the development and use of traditional and alternative medicine.
What is RA 9288?
Newborn Screening Law
This law mandates screening for certain congenital disorders in newborns.
What is RA 9262?
Violence Against Women and Children
This act protects women and children from various forms of abuse.
What is RA 11036?
Mental Health Act
This law promotes mental health and provides a framework for mental health services.
What is RA 11037?
Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino
This act aims to provide nutritious food for Filipino children.
What is RA 10152?
Mandatory Immunization Below 5 years old
This law requires immunization for children under five years of age.
What is RA 7160?
Local Government Code
This code outlines the structure and powers of local government units.
What is RA 7600?
Rooming in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992
This act encourages breastfeeding and rooming-in practices for infants.
What is RA 10028?
Expanded Breastfeeding Act of 2009
This law supports breastfeeding in workplaces and public places.
What is RA 9211?
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
This act regulates tobacco products and protects public health.
What is RA 8976?
Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000
This law mandates the fortification of certain food products.
What is RA 6365?
National Policy on Population
This policy addresses population control and reproductive health.
What is RA 7432?
Senior Citizen Act (20%)
This act provides discounts and benefits for senior citizens.
What is RA 7875?
National Health Insurance Act of 1995
This act establishes a national health insurance program for citizens.
What is RA 6675?
Generics Act of 1988
This law promotes the use of generic drugs to make health care more affordable.
What is RA 6425?
Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
This act regulates the use and distribution of dangerous drugs.
What is RA 4226?
Hospital Licensure Act
This act governs the licensing and regulation of hospitals.
What is RA 8504?
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control
This law aims to prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS.
What is RA 7719?
Blood Services Act of 1994
This act regulates blood donation and transfusion services.
What is RA 7305?
Magna Carta for Public Health Workers
This law provides rights and benefits for public health workers.
What is RA 3573?
Law on Reporting Communicable Diseases
This law mandates the reporting of communicable diseases for public health monitoring.
What is RA 6173?
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
This code sets ethical standards for public service.
What is RA 8749?
Clean Air Act of 1999
This act aims to manage air quality and reduce air pollution.
What is EO 51?
Milk Code
This law regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes.
What is RA 209?
Family Code
This code governs family relations and legal responsibilities.
What is RA 9003?
Ecological Solid Waste Management
This law provides a framework for managing solid waste in an ecological manner.
What is RA 9275?
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
This act aims to protect and preserve water quality.
What is RA 6969?
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control
This law regulates the management of hazardous waste.
What is RA 7610?
Child Abuse
This act protects children from abuse and exploitation.
What is RA 3753?
Civil Registry Law
This law regulates the registration of civil status events.
What is RA 1054?
Occupational Health Act
This act ensures the health and safety of workers in their workplaces.
What is RA 11332?
Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act
This law mandates reporting of certain diseases and health events.
What is RA 8981?
PRC Modernization Act
This act modernizes the Professional Regulation Commission.
What is RA 10354?
Reproductive Health and Responsible Parenthood
This law promotes reproductive health and responsible parenting.
What is RA 10912?
CPD Law of 2016
This law mandates continuing professional development for professionals.
What is RA 7883?
BHW Incentive and Benefits
This law provides incentives and benefits for Barangay Health Workers.