Healthcare Settings in the Philippines

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What is a primary characteristic of a government hospital?

Owned by a local association

Operated by private corporations

Created by law (correct)

Funded entirely through donations

Which type of hospital provides services for all kinds of illnesses and injuries?

General Hospital (correct)

Private Hospital

Specialized Hospital

Level 1 Hospital

A specialized hospital might focus on treating which of the following?

Mental health conditions (correct)

General ailments

Emergency trauma cases

Maternity and child-care services

What is the difference between a private hospital and a government hospital?

Private hospitals are funded through donations or investments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by a general hospital?

Specialized surgeries Signup and view all the answers

How does the classification of hospitals according to functional capacity differ from ownership classification?

Functional capacity focuses on the level and type of services offered Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary component of a Level 1 General Hospital regarding infection control?

Isolation facilities with proper infection control procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hospital would likely NOT be associated with services for multiple demographics?

Pediatric Hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a Level 2 General Hospital?

Mandatory emergency airlifting capabilities Signup and view all the answers

An example of a specialized hospital dedicated to a specific organ is which of the following?

Lung Center Signup and view all the answers

What additional facility is required for a Level 3 General Hospital compared to Level 2?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation unit Signup and view all the answers

What is a required capability of a Level 2 imaging facility in a Level 2 General Hospital?

Mobile X-ray inside the institution Signup and view all the answers

Which service is specifically mentioned as necessary in a Level 1 General Hospital?

An operating room with sterilization provisions Signup and view all the answers

What type of hospital must have an accredited residency training program?

Level 3 General Hospitals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for the maternity facilities in a General Hospital?

Dedicated delivery room and newborn facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a DOH licensed pharmacy in a General Hospital?

Provision of medication management services Signup and view all the answers

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

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).
Private Hospitals
- Funded by donations, investments, or operated by individuals, corporations, associations, or organizations.

Scope of Services

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.
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

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.
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.
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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Description

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!