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What is the name of the law that is also known as the "Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002"?
What is the name of the law that is also known as the "Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002"?
Republic Act 9165
What is the name of the act that aims to protect people from public health threats through the efficient and effective disease surveillance of diseases of public health concern?
What is the name of the act that aims to protect people from public health threats through the efficient and effective disease surveillance of diseases of public health concern?
Republic Act 11332
What act is also known as the "Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008"?
What act is also known as the "Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008"?
Republic Act 6675
What is the name of the law that was signed into law on February 14, 1995?
What is the name of the law that was signed into law on February 14, 1995?
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What is the name of the act that is also known as the "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers"?
What is the name of the act that is also known as the "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers"?
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The act known as "Magna Carta for Public Health Worker" states that the health workers shall be paid a night-shift differential of ten percent (10%) of his/her regular wage.
The act known as "Magna Carta for Public Health Worker" states that the health workers shall be paid a night-shift differential of ten percent (10%) of his/her regular wage.
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The "Patient’s Bill of Rights and Obligations" establishes ethical guidelines for nursing practice, ensuring that nurses adhere to established norms of conduct based on the Philippine Nursing Law and other relevant legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
The "Patient’s Bill of Rights and Obligations" establishes ethical guidelines for nursing practice, ensuring that nurses adhere to established norms of conduct based on the Philippine Nursing Law and other relevant legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
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What are some of the qualifications of a member of the faculty of a college of nursing teaching professional courses? (Select all that apply)
What are some of the qualifications of a member of the faculty of a college of nursing teaching professional courses? (Select all that apply)
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Which of these is a benefit that senior citizens are entitled to according to "Republic Act 9994: Expanded Senior Citizen’s Act of 2010"? (Select all that apply)
Which of these is a benefit that senior citizens are entitled to according to "Republic Act 9994: Expanded Senior Citizen’s Act of 2010"? (Select all that apply)
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What is the minimum number of years that a public health worker must have experience in a supervisory or managerial position in nursing to be eligible for the position of Chief Nurse or Director of Nursing Service?
What is the minimum number of years that a public health worker must have experience in a supervisory or managerial position in nursing to be eligible for the position of Chief Nurse or Director of Nursing Service?
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The "Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009" states that the State shall create an environment where basic physical, emotional and psychological needs of mothers and infants are fulfilled through the practice of rooming-in and breastfeeding.
The "Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009" states that the State shall create an environment where basic physical, emotional and psychological needs of mothers and infants are fulfilled through the practice of rooming-in and breastfeeding.
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The Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009 promotes the use of breastmilk substitutes as a viable alternative to breastfeeding.
The Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009 promotes the use of breastmilk substitutes as a viable alternative to breastfeeding.
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The [BLANK] to be composed of a chairperson and six (6) members.
The [BLANK] to be composed of a chairperson and six (6) members.
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According to the Philippine Nursing Law, all records of the Board, including applications for examinations, administrative, and other investigative cases conducted by the Board shall be under the custody of the President of the Philippines.
According to the Philippine Nursing Law, all records of the Board, including applications for examinations, administrative, and other investigative cases conducted by the Board shall be under the custody of the President of the Philippines.
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What is the name of the law that repeals Republic Act no. 7164?
What is the name of the law that repeals Republic Act no. 7164?
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The Philippine Nursing Law mandates that the chairperson and members of the Board of Nursing should immediately resign from any teaching position in any school, college, university, or institution offering BSN and/or review program for the local nursing board examinations or employment in the government or subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
The Philippine Nursing Law mandates that the chairperson and members of the Board of Nursing should immediately resign from any teaching position in any school, college, university, or institution offering BSN and/or review program for the local nursing board examinations or employment in the government or subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
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The Philippine Nursing Law states that the chairperson and members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years, until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified
The Philippine Nursing Law states that the chairperson and members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years, until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified
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The Philippine Nursing Law states that the chairperson and members of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to the compensation and allowances received by the chairperson and members of other professional regulatory boards.
The Philippine Nursing Law states that the chairperson and members of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to the compensation and allowances received by the chairperson and members of other professional regulatory boards.
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What is the name of the law that governs the salary scale for public health workers?
What is the name of the law that governs the salary scale for public health workers?
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What are the types of health workers included in the definition of "Health Workers" (select all that apply)?
What are the types of health workers included in the definition of "Health Workers" (select all that apply)?
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The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that public health workers shall not be discriminated against with regard to gender, civil status, creed, religious, or political beliefs, and ethnic groupings in the exercise of his/her profession.
The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that public health workers shall not be discriminated against with regard to gender, civil status, creed, religious, or political beliefs, and ethnic groupings in the exercise of his/her profession.
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The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that a transfer is a movement from one position to another which is of equivalent rank, level, or salary without break in service.
The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that a transfer is a movement from one position to another which is of equivalent rank, level, or salary without break in service.
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The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that no public health workers shall be transferred and/or reassigned, except when made in the interest of public service, and the employee concerned must be informed in writing.
The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that no public health workers shall be transferred and/or reassigned, except when made in the interest of public service, and the employee concerned must be informed in writing.
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The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that whenever possible, married couples, whom are both public health workers, be employed or assigned in the same municipality, but not in the same office.
The "Magna Carta of Public Health Workers" states that whenever possible, married couples, whom are both public health workers, be employed or assigned in the same municipality, but not in the same office.
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Adhere to ethical and legal considerations during nursing care.
- Apply ethical reasoning and decision-making to address ethical and moral dilemmas.
- Follow Philippine Nursing Law and other related legal and regulatory requirements.
- Protect client rights based on the Patient's Bill of Rights and Obligations.
- Implement strategies and policies pertaining to informed consent.
Contents
- RA 9173: Philippine Nurses Act
- RA 7305: Magna Carta for Public Health Workers
- RA 11332: Law on Reporting of Communicable Diseases
- PD 856: Sanitation Code
- RA 8749: Clean Air Act
- RA 6675: Generic Act
- RA 7875: National Health Insurance Act
- RA 7432: Expanded Senior Citizen's Act of 2003
- RA 9165: Revised Dangerous Drugs Law
- RA 10028: Breastfeeding Act
Republic Act 9173: Philippine Nursing Act
- An act to create a more responsive nursing profession.
- Replaces Republic Act No. 7164.
- Known as the Philippine Nursing Act of 1991.
- Aims to improve nursing education, working conditions, and career prospects, ultimately achieving a more dignified existence for nurses.
Article III: Organization of the Board of Nursing
- The board is composed of a chairperson and six members.
- Members are appointed by the president of the Philippines.
Qualifications of Chairperson and Members of the Board
- Must be a natural-born citizen and resident of the Philippines.
- Must be a member in good standing of an accredited professional nursing organization.
- Must hold a master's degree in nursing, education or a related medical field from a recognized university or college.
- Must have at least 10 years of continuous practice in the Philippines, with the last 5 years being in practice.
- Must be free of conviction for any offense involving moral turpitude.
Requirements Upon Qualification as Member of the Board of Nursing
- Appointed members of the Board must resign from any teaching position in schools, colleges, or universities offering BSN programs or review programs for nursing board examinations.
- They should also resign from any government or subdivision, agency, or instrumentality employment.
Term of Office
- The chairperson and members of the Board hold office for a term of three years.
- They may be re-appointed for another term.
Compensation of the Board Members
- The chairperson and members of the Board receive compensation comparable to other professional regulatory board members.
Administrative Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its Records, Secretariat, and Support Services
- All records of the Board are under the custody of the Commission.
- The Commission designates the Secretary of the Board and provides necessary secretariat and support services.
Powers and Duties of the Board
- Conduct hearings and investigations to address complaints against nurses.
- Create and enforce a Code of Ethics for nurses in collaboration with accredited professional organizations.
- Recognize and coordinate with specialty nursing organizations.
- Issue guidelines, regulations, measures and decisions related to the profession.
Examination and Registration
- All applicants for a nursing license must pass a written examination.
- The examination is conducted by the Board in designated locations and dates.
- Examination compliance is in accordance with Republic Act No. 8981.
Qualifications for Admission to the Licensure Examination
- Applicants must be citizens of the Philippines.
- They must have good moral character.
- They must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a recognized college or university.
Scope of Examination
- The scope of the examination is determined by the Board and covers fundamental nursing, professional adjustment, maternal and child health nursing, community health and communicable disease nursing, the nursing of adolescents, adults, and the aged, as well as mental health and psychiatric nursing.
Five Parts of the Test
- Each part covers 100 items.
- Nursing Practice I: Basic Foundations of Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice.
- Nursing Practice II: Community Health Nursing and Care of the Mother and Child.
- Nursing Practice III: Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations (Part A)
- Nursing Practice IV: Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations (Part B)
- Nursing Practice V: Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations (Part C)
Ratings
- Pass requirements: A general average of at least 75%, with no subject below 60%.
Oath
- Successful examination candidates must take an oath of profession before the Board or an authorized government official.
Revocation and Suspension of Certificate of Registration/Professional License and Cancellation of Special/Temporary Permit
- The Board has the power to revoke, suspend, or cancel a nurse's certificate or permit.
- Grounds for action include violations of the act, unethical conduct, incompetence, malpractice, fraud, deceit, or false statements.
- A 4-year moratorium from revocation exists, for reasons of equity and justice, with proper application, payment of fees, and a corrected cause for revocation.
Nursing Education Program
- Nursing education programmes must provide a strong general and professional foundation for the practice of nursing.
- Learning experiences must adhere to prescribed curriculum requirements.
- They must be aligned with Higher Education policies and standards of nursing education.
Requirement for Inactive Nurses Returning to Practice
- Nurses who haven't practised in 5 consecutive years need a 1-month didactic and 3-month practicum.
- The board should accredit hospitals to conduct these programs..
Qualifications of the Faculty
- Registered nurses in the Philippines with at least 1 year of clinical practice in a specific area.
- Members of the accredited professional nursing organization.
- Hold a Master's degree in nursing, education, or a related medical and/or health science field.
Scope of Nursing
- Nursing practice includes, but is not limited to conception, labor, delivery, infancy, childhood, toddlerhood, preschool, school age, adolescence, adulthood, and old age.
- Nurses are principally responsible for promotion of health and prevention of illness.
- Collaboration with other healthcare providers to treat illnesses, alleviate suffering and provide peaceful deaths.
Duty of the Nurse
- Utilize the nursing process to provide care, including traditional and innovative approaches.
- Provide essential primary health care, comfort measures, health teachings, and medication administration.
- Establish links with community resources and coordinate with the health team.
- Guide, teach, and supervise nursing students in different settings (hospitals, clinics).
- Implement nursing and health human resource development training.
- Develop advance nursing practice.
Qualification of Nursing Service Administrators
- Must be a registered nurse in the Philippines.
- Have at least two years experience in nursing service administration.
- Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with at least nine units in management and administration courses at the graduate level.
- Be a member in good standing of the accredited professional nursing organization..
Position of Chief Nurse or Director of Nursing Service Qualifications
- Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position.
- Possess a master's degree in nursing.
Penal and Miscellaneous Provisions
- Fines of P50,000 to P100,000, or imprisonment of 1 to 6 years, are imposed on prohibiting acts.
- Those who improperly practice, misuse certificates, or give false information to obtain a license or permit can be penalized.
- Those who aid unlawful drug use may also be penalized.
Security of Tenure
- Regular public health workers' services should not be ended except for legal reasons, and after proper process.
- If unfairly dismissed from work, the worker is entitled to reinstatement, seniority, and back wages.
Discrimination Prohibited
- Public workers cannot be discriminated against based on gender, civil status, creed, religion, political beliefs, or ethnicity in the workplace.
No Understaffing/Overloading of Health Staff
- Understaffing or overloading of public health workers is prohibited.
- The ratio of health staff to patient load must support sustained, quality care without excessive work.
- Health students are only allowed for training and education purposes.
Administrative Charges
- Administrative charges against public health workers are investigated by a committee, which includes the provincial health officer and representation from existing national/provincial public health worker organizations, supplemented by a supervisor from the district when appropriate.
- The committee must present findings and recommendations to the Secretary of Health within 30 days.
- If the provincial health officer is involved, the Secretary of Health will appoint the committee members.
Service Beyond Normal Hours
- Public health workers may be required to work beyond the usual 8-hour day with additional compensation according to existing laws.
Night-Shift Differential
- Public health workers are entitled to a 10% differential on their regular wages, when working during the night shift (10 PM to 6 AM).
Salaries
- The salary scale for public health workers adheres to Republic Act No. 6758, with exceptions.
- Rural Health Physicians’ benchmark is upgraded in terms of grade.
Additional Compensation
- Public health workers receive allowances for hazards, subsistence, longevity, laundry, and remote assignments.
Hazard Allowance
- Equivalent to 25% of basic monthly salary for staff with salary grade 19 or less.
- 5% of basic salary for staff with salary grade 20 or above.
Subsistence Allowance
- Public health workers are entitled to a full subsistence allowance of three meals a day.
- Rural health physicians receive travel allowance equivalent to that of municipal agriculturists, development, and budget officers.
Longevity Pay
- Health workers receive a monthly longevity pay of 5%, for each five-year period of continuous, efficient, and meritorious service.
Laundry Allowance
- Public health workers who are required to wear uniforms receive a laundry allowance of Php 125.00 per month.
Remote Assignment Allowance
- Doctors, dentists, nurses, and midwives who work in remote or isolated areas receive a 50% bonus and reimbursement for travel.
- Priority will be given to such personnel for promotion or assignment in better locations.
Housing
- Public health workers on duty are eligible to free living quarters at the hospital, sanitarium, or health infirmary.
- If such quarters are not available, they are entitled to an allowance determined by the Secretary of Health
Medical Examination
- Mandatory medical checkups are provided free for all public health workers as a condition for employment.
- The goal is prevention of employment-related injuries, and all other injuries.
Compensation for Injuries
- If a public health worker is injured during work or overtime their injury is considered as work-related / work-connected.
- Existing laws govern the compensation.
- Sick leave allowances are governed by existing laws.
Leave Benefits for Public Health Workers
- Public health workers are entitled to sick and vacation leave based on prevailing practices..
Highest Basic Salary Upon Retirement
- Three months before retirement, an employee gets a higher basic salary rank, or grade.
- This calculated increment is based on their highest salary.
New Monthly Salary and Salary Grades (SG) for 2020 (Government Nurses)
- Salary and grades are listed for nurses 1-6.
Salary Standardization Law 2021
- Salary breakdown from step 1-33, with relevant amounts, is provided.
Act 11332: Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Concern
- Laws and procedures for reporting diseases are introduced, along with penalties for non-compliance.
- The act provides policies and procedures to conduct monitoring and vigilance and response to public health concerns.
Public Health Emergency
- Factors that define a public health emergency are described.
Presidential Decree 856: Code on Sanitation
- The national policy on sanitation is introduced.
- Standards, water treatment and distribution guidelines, and contaminated water source considerations are included.
Food Establishment Sanitary Permit
- Permits for food and drink establishments are regulated by local authorities.
- Food establishments should display their permits in a visible location.
Health Certificates
- Employees in food establishments need to have valid health certificates granted after a health check.
- Physical and medical exams, and immunizations are required.
Markets and Abattoirs
- The construction of any market or abattoir must comply with department-prescribed standards concerning locations for avoiding nuisances, water access, drainage, building durability, and insect/pest control.
Public Laundry Sanitary Permits
- Public laundries must operate with a sanitary permit.
- Laundries open to the public and for commercial purposes.
School Sanitation and Health Services
- Training personnel and facilities for physical and medical examinations, immunizations, medical and dental treatment, management of emergencies, and counselling is introduced.
Industrial Hygiene
- Sanitary regulations for industrial establishments are detailed.
Sewage Collection and Disposal
- Guidelines for sewage disposal systems, septic tanks, and related constructions are introduced and include detailed standards.
Refuse Disposal
- Cities and municipalities are responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing of refuse.
- Guidelines for effective waste management are included.
Nuisances and Offensive Trades and Occupations
- Public health concerns and methods relating to various types of nuisance conditions and occupations that negatively impact the community are described.
Republic Act 8749: Clean Air Act
- An act related to Comprehensive Air Pollution Control is described.
- State principles related to the protection of public health and ecology, as well as promotion of sustainable development is detailed.
- Rights of citizens related to clean air and environmental concerns are highlighted and include legal recourse.
Republic Act 6675: Generic Act
- The law regarding the quality, affordability, and accessibility of medicines is described.
- The legislation enables protection of public health.
Republic Act 7875: National Health Insurance Act
- Aims to ensure affordability, appropriateness, availability and accessibility to health care for all Filipinos.
- The act details the mechanisms, establishment, and objectives of the National Health Insurance Program (PhilHealth)
- Coverage, benefits, and relevant conditions are described.
Republic Act 9994: Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010
- The Act provides details about senior citizens’ rights and privileges.
- Definitions of terms, such as 'senior citizen' and 'geriatic', are included, along with various privileges.
Government Assistance for Senior Citizens
- Employment: Support is offered in seeking employment for senior citizens, based on their skills and preference.
- Education: Programs are accessible through public and private institutions in support of education, including training courses
- Health: Support covers healthcare provisions in consultation with various organizations, enabling comprehensive health support for geriatric populations.
- Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA): A dedicated office for senior-citizen affairs, which is established to handle matters of senior citizens, within municipalities and cities.
Republic Act 9165: Revised Dangerous Drugs Law
- A law regarding dangerous drugs is detailed, including the protection of the populace.
- This act prohibits any kind of illicit drugs and dangerous drug importation, distribution.
- Penalties are listed for violating this law.
Republic Act 10028: Breastfeeding Act
- The act is known as the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009.
- Rooming-in is a national policy.
- This law provides protection and support for women and their infants, focusing on safe and healthy working environments, facilities, and opportunities in order to support breastfeeding.
- This act enables the practice of wet-nursing when other practical solutions need facilitation.
Additional Information
- Information about the types of drugs or chemicals is included in relation to the various Acts and laws.
- Information on Lactation stations and their components is provided.
- Lactation periods and their duration, which are related to working hours, are provided as well.
- Continuing health education is provided to Health Workers, in support of healthcare institutions.
- Information on breastfeeding education in curricula and awareness month is described.
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This quiz focuses on the ethical and legal frameworks governing nursing in the Philippines. It covers key legislations such as the Philippine Nursing Act and the Patient's Bill of Rights. Test your understanding of ethical decision-making and adherence to legal requirements in nursing practice.
