The Health Care Delivery System Flashcards
The combination of resources, organization, financing, and management culminates in the delivery of health services to the population
Health System
not only facilities and equipment but also economic resources and manpower
Resources
factors and variables in between the health care system; without proper organization, expect there is no system
Organization
catering to the needs of the individuals is lacking; we can’t solely rely on private companies to give services, but also to the government
Financing
actual individuals or institutions that greatly control the actual organization
Management
regulatory entity: responsible to tailoring to the processes and rules and regulations we need to follow
Government
carrying out the specific services; no individuals who will be utilizing the equipment and services without the providers
Health Care Providers
An organization that providers resources and treatmnents that help people when sick or injured and helps them stay healthy through preventive care
Health Delivery System
It includes all the institutions, organizations, people, and resources that help a particular group of people stay healthy
- As long as you are acquiring health care services, you are still part of the system
- Specific to being an organization that carries out services
Health Delivery System
A specialized agency of the United Nations (UN)
Worldwide scope with limitations between the scope of its authority; those countries and territories within the UN
Provides global leadership on health matters
World Health Organization (WHO)
Its objective is the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health (WHO, 2006)
WHO Constitution
The core function is delegating the task to smaller institutions to further monitor the implementation of its guidelines
Decentralization
MDGs
Millennium Development Goals
SDG Goal 3
Good health and well-being
Republic Act 9502
responsible for providing cheaper medicines or alternatives to individuals
Limited resources and funding affect the status of the Philippine healthcare delivery system
The Philippine Healthcare Delivery System
Largely financed through a tax-based budgeting system, were government facilities deliver health services under the national and local govenrments
Public Sector
Government corporate hospitals, speciality, and regional hospitals
Department of Health
Military hospitals
Department of National Defense
Smaller WHO in the country
Department of Health
The main governing body of health services in the country
Provides guidance and technical assistance to LGUs through the Center for Health Development in each of the 17 regions.
Department of Health
DOH three major roles in the health sector
Leadership in health
Enabler and capacity builder
Administrator of specific services
