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Which law created the Board of Health of the Philippines?
Which law created the Board of Health of the Philippines?
The Fajardo Act created sanitary divisions in the Philippines.
The Fajardo Act created sanitary divisions in the Philippines.
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Who employed the first school nurse in Tacloban?
Who employed the first school nurse in Tacloban?
Bureau of Health
In 1916-1918, Miss Perlita Clark's public health nursing staff included 36 Filipino nurses working in the ______.
In 1916-1918, Miss Perlita Clark's public health nursing staff included 36 Filipino nurses working in the ______.
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Match the following years with their corresponding public health nursing developments:
Match the following years with their corresponding public health nursing developments:
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Study Notes
Early Developments in Public Health Nursing
- In 1901, Republic Act (RA) No. 157 established the "Board of Health of the Philippines" along with provincial and municipal Boards of Health.
- RA No. 309 further supported the establishment and functioning of these health boards.
Transition in Governance
- By 1912, the Board of Health was abolished, and its responsibilities were shifted to the Bureau of Health (BOH).
- The Fajardo Act (RA No. 2156) introduced sanitary divisions, with each division overseen by a president responsible for 2 to 3 municipalities.
- Male nurses were designated to fulfill the president's duties in areas lacking qualified physicians.
Nursing in Educational Settings
- In 1914, the introduction of school nursing was implemented in Tacloban by a nurse employed by the Bureau of Health (now the Department of Health).
- The Recognition Act (RA 2462) established the office of General Hospital, employing two graduate Filipino nurses, Mrs. Casilang Eustaquio and Mrs. Matilde Azuwin, under the guidance of an American nurse, Mrs. Schudder.
Workforce Composition and Challenges
- Between 1916 and 1918, Miss Perlita Clark led a public health nursing team that included:
- 1 American nurse supervisor
- 1 American dietician
- 36 Filipino nurses deployed across provinces
- 1 nurse and 1 dietician assigned to sanitary departments.
- The city of Manila employed four graduate nurses to serve in local schools, enhancing health services in the community.
- Funding constraints led to the dissolution of Miss Clark's office, impacting the sustainability of public health nursing efforts.
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This quiz explores the progression of public health nursing in the Philippines from 1901 to 1912. It covers significant legislations and changes in health governance during this period, including the establishment and evolution of various health boards. Test your knowledge on these pivotal developments in public health nursing history.
