WEEK 14 Flashcards
This involves the devolution of powers, functions and responsibilities to the local government both rural & urban. The Code aims to transform local government units into self-reliant communities and active partners in the attainment of national goals thru’ a more responsive and accountable local government structure instituted thru’ a system of decentralization. Hence, each province, city and municipality has a LOCAL HEALTH BOARD (LHB) which is mandated to propose annual budgetary allocations for the operation and maintenance of their own health facilities
R.A. 7160 – or the Local Government Code
This act defines the practice of medicine in the country.
R.A. 2382 – Philippine Medical Act.
▪ It created the 1st 81 Rural Health Units.
▪ amended by RA 1891; more physicians, dentists, nurses, midwives and sanitary inspectors will live in the rural areas where they are assigned in order to raise the health conditions of barrio people ,hence help decrease the high incidence of preventable diseases
R.A. 1082 – Rural Health Act.
It stipulates that the sale, administration, delivery, distribution and transportation of prohibited drugs is punishable by law.
R.A. 6425 – Dangerous Drugs Act
This Act repealed Republic Act No. 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended, and providing funds for its implementation. Under this Act, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) remains as the policy-making and strategy-formulating body in planning and formulation of policies and program on drug prevention and control.
R. A. 9165 – the new Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
Requires that all health workers shall identify and encourage the registration of all births within 30 days following delivery.
P.D. No. 651
Requires the compulsory immunization of all children below 8 yrs. of age against the 6 childhood immunizable diseases.
P.D. No. 996
Provides penalty for improper disposal of garbage.
P.D. No. 825
■ a comprehensive air quality management policy and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos.
S. A. 8749 – Clean Air Act of 2000
It provides for the control of all factors in man’s environment that affect health including the quality of water, food, milk, insects, animal carriers, transmitters of disease, sanitary and recreation facilities, noise, pollution and control of nuisance
P.D. No. 856 – Code on Sanitation
Standardizes the salary of government employees including the nursing personnel.
R.A 6758
Which promotes, requires and ensures the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic name.
R.A. 6675 – Generics Act of 1988
It is the policy of the state to promote high standards of ethics in public office. Public officials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharges their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives uphold public interest over personal interest.
R.A. 6713 – Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of Public Officials and Employees
This act aims: to promote and improve the social and economic well-being of health workers, their living and working conditions and terms of employment; to develop their skills and capabilities in order that they will be more responsive and better equipped to deliver health projects and programs; and to encourage those with proper qualifications and excellent abilities to join and remain in government service.
R.A. 7305 – Magna Carta for Public Health Workers
Created the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care.
R.A. 8423
