Questions and Answers
What are the classifications of hospitals based on ownership?
What defines a General Hospital?
A hospital that provides services for all kinds of illnesses, diseases, injuries, or deformities.
What is a Specialty Hospital?
A hospital that specializes in a particular disease, condition, or type of patient.
Which of the following is NOT a functional capacity requirement for a Level 1 General Hospital?
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What is required for a Level 1 General Hospital's operating room?
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A Level 2 General Hospital must have a provision for a ______.
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All hospitals are classified under the same rules regardless of their operational capacity.
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Study Notes
Healthcare Settings Classification
- Hospitals in the Philippines classified under Administrative Order No. 2012–0012, effective July 18, 2012.
According to Ownership
- Government Hospitals: Established by law; may be under entities such as National Government, Department of Health (DOH), Local Government Units (LGUs), and Government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC).
- Private Hospitals: Funded through donations, investments, or operations by individuals or organizations.
According to Scope of Services
- General Hospital: Provides comprehensive care for various illnesses, medical and surgical services, maternity, newborn, and child care. Equipped for clinical services like Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, and emergency and outpatient services.
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Specialty Hospitals: Focus on specific diseases or patient groups, often treating specific conditions or organ-related illnesses.
- Examples include the National Orthopedic Hospital, Lung Center, and Philippine Children's Medical Center.
According to Functional Capacity
Level 1 General Hospital
- Requires a qualified staff led by a licensed physician.
- Must have a specified bed capacity complying with DOH planning guidelines.
- Equipped with an operating room, post-operative recovery room, maternity facilities, isolation wards, and a separate dental clinic.
- Needs a DOH-licensed secondary clinical laboratory, Level 1 imaging facility, and pharmacy.
Level 2 General Hospital
- Includes all Level 1 requirements plus:
- Organized staff with board-certified department heads.
- Departmentalized services supporting specialties in Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Surgery.
- General Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), and High-Risk Pregnancy Unit (HRPU).
- Respiratory Therapy Services.
- DOH-licensed tertiary clinical laboratory and Level 2 imaging facility with mobile X-ray capabilities.
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This quiz covers the classification of hospitals based on the Administrative Order No. 2012-0012 in the Philippines. Understand how hospitals are categorized by ownership and the implications for healthcare delivery. Test your knowledge on the rules and regulations governing healthcare facilities.
