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What does the vision statement of an academic institution convey?
Which of the following best describes a mission statement?
Which of the following is NOT one of the core values described for the institution?
Which statement best defines a value statement or core values?
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What type of education is formal education classified as?
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What is one of the main goals of a health care system?
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Which function is NOT a vital part of a health system?
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What does the WHO definition of a health system emphasize?
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Which historical development aimed to provide a mechanism for financial protection in health care?
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What significant change was made by the Local Government Code of 1991?
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What was introduced to promote access to affordable medicines in 2008?
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Which of the following is a function of health financing, according to the WHO?
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Which program is designed to enroll all Filipino citizens in a national health insurance program?
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Which year marked the start of Primary Health Care for All in the Philippine Health System?
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What was the purpose of the Sin Taxes for Health introduced in 2013?
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Study Notes
Educational Institution
- An educational institution provides learning opportunities for individuals of all ages.
- Two primary types of education exist: formal education, which follows a structured curriculum, and informal education, which is unstructured.
Vision
- The vision of an academic institution represents its long-term desired outcome.
- MAC's vision is to serve as a center of excellence in faith-based education.
Mission
- A mission statement outlines the intent behind the institution's existence.
- MAC's mission focuses on equipping students for life and preparing them for service.
Core Values
- Core values guide the institution's moral direction and decision-making.
- Key core values include:
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Excellence
- Balance
- Stewardship
Educational Objectives
- Educational institutions engage students in various learning environments through an age-graded system, ranging from preschool to tertiary education.
- A vision statement is typically a concise sentence that describes the institution's transformative aspirations.
- A mission statement succinctly describes the institution's purpose.
- Core values are fundamental doctrines shaping the institution's policies and practices.
Health Care System
- A health care system comprises the resources, organization, financing, and management necessary to deliver health services to a population.
- According to the World Health Organization (2000), it includes all organizations and resources committed to health actions.
Goals and Functions of a Health System
- Key health system goals involve:
- Improving population health
- Enhancing system responsiveness
- Ensuring equitable health financing
- Vital functions of a health system include:
- Health service provision
- Health service inputs
- Stewardship
- Health financing
Health Financing
- Health financing involves the collective management of funds to distribute health care costs equitably across a population.
- The WHO identified six essential groups within the health system framework, improving targeted health outcomes.
Philippine Health System
- Historical milestones include:
- 1970: Centralized government-funded health care system initiation.
- 1979: Adoption of participatory management for local health care.
- 1982: Integration of public health and hospital services under the Department of Health (DOH).
- 1991: Local Government Code laws transferred health service responsibilities to local governments.
- 1995: National Health Insurance Act aims to financially protect all citizens, prioritizing the poor.
- 2019: The Universal Health Care Law automatically enrolls all citizens into the National Health Insurance Program (Philhealth), guaranteeing equitable access to health care.
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Description
This quiz will assess your understanding of the vision, mission, and core values of educational institutions. You will explore the differences between formal and informal education and discover the intended impact of these foundational statements on students and communities.
