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What is a primary characteristic of a government hospital?
Which type of hospital provides services for all kinds of illnesses and injuries?
A specialized hospital might focus on treating which of the following?
What is the difference between a private hospital and a government hospital?
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Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by a general hospital?
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How does the classification of hospitals according to functional capacity differ from ownership classification?
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What is a necessary component of a Level 1 General Hospital regarding infection control?
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Which type of hospital would likely NOT be associated with services for multiple demographics?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a Level 2 General Hospital?
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An example of a specialized hospital dedicated to a specific organ is which of the following?
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What additional facility is required for a Level 3 General Hospital compared to Level 2?
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What is a required capability of a Level 2 imaging facility in a Level 2 General Hospital?
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Which service is specifically mentioned as necessary in a Level 1 General Hospital?
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What type of hospital must have an accredited residency training program?
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Which of the following is a requirement for the maternity facilities in a General Hospital?
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What is required of a DOH licensed pharmacy in a General Hospital?
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Study Notes
Classification of Hospitals in the Philippines
- Governed by Administrative Order No. 2012–0012, effective July 18, 2012.
- Classification based on Ownership, Scope of Services, and Functional Capacity.
Ownership of Hospitals
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Government Hospitals
- Established by law.
- May be operated by the National Government, Department of Health (DOH), Local Government Units (LGUs), Department of Justice (DOJ), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), or Government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC).
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Private Hospitals
- Funded by donations, investments, or operated by individuals, corporations, associations, or organizations.
Scope of Services
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General Hospitals
- Provide comprehensive care for various illnesses, injuries, and conditions.
- Services include medical and surgical care, maternity care, and child-care.
- Equipped for services such as family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care.
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Specialty Hospitals
- Focus on specific diseases, conditions, or patient groups.
- Examples include:
- National Orthopedic Hospital
- Lung Center
- Philippine Children’s Medical Center
- National Center for Mental Health
- Philippine Heart Center
Functional Capacity
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Level 1 General Hospital
- Must employ licensed medical personnel and have operating rooms with necessary sterilization facilities.
- Includes maternity wards, isolation facilities, dental clinics, blood donation provisions, and a licensed pharmacy.
- Requires a DOH-licensed secondary clinical laboratory and imaging facility with consulting services.
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Level 2 General Hospital
- Builds on Level 1 requirements with the addition of departmentalized services for major medical specialties.
- Must include provisions for Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Respiratory Therapy Services.
- Requires a tertiary clinical laboratory and Level 2 imaging facility with mobile X-ray capabilities.
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Level 3 General Hospital
- Includes all Level 2 requirements and must function as a teaching/training hospital.
- Must have accredited residency programs in major specialties and provisions for specialized services like physical medicine and rehabilitation, ambulatory surgical clinic, dialysis, and blood bank.
- Equipped with advanced imaging facilities with interventional radiology capabilities.
Specialty and Trauma Hospitals
- Specialty hospitals provide focused treatment based on specific disease or patient demographics.
- Trauma hospitals assessed for their capability to manage trauma cases as per specific criteria established by health authorities.
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This quiz focuses on the classification of hospitals and health facilities in the Philippines according to Administrative Order No. 2012-0012. It covers various classifications based on ownership and other criteria set forth in the regulations. Test your knowledge on the rules governing healthcare settings!
