Nursing Laws and Orders in the Philippines

Nursing Laws and Regulations in the Philippines

• RA 9173: Enforces a more responsive nursing profession, repealing RA 7164 (Philippine Nursing Act of 1991).
• EO 209: Establishes the Family Code of the Philippines, impacting nursing practice concerning family health.
• RA 6809: Amends family-related laws that affect legal responsibilities in nursing care.

Provisions for Families and Children

• RA 7305: Known as the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers, it outlines rights and benefits for health professionals.
• PD 491: Promotes a nutrition program aimed at improving community health.
• PD 603: Sets forth the Child and Youth Welfare Code, providing essential guidelines for child care.

Health and Community Initiatives

• RA 1082: Establishes rural health units to provide healthcare access across the Philippines.
• RA 3573: Mandates the reporting of communicable diseases to enhance public health responses.
• RA 9422: Advocates for compulsory immunization of children against preventable diseases.

Child Welfare and Protection

• RA 7610: Provides special protections against child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination.
• RA 7600: Promotes rooming-in and breastfeeding practices for maternal and child health.
• RA 9262: Addresses violence against women and children, affirming their rights and protections.

Employment and Labor Laws Affecting Nursing

• PD 442: Introduces the New Labor Code which governs labor relations for nurses.
• RA 7877: Implements the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, ensuring a safe work environment.
• RA 10028: Promotes breastfeeding practices, enhancing maternal health policies in workplaces.

Professional Development and Standards

• Resolution No. 14 s. 1999: Guides compliance for safe nursing practices and establishes nursing specialty certification programs.
• CHED Memo No. 14 s. 2009: Outlines the policies and standards for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs.

Emergency Health Services

• RA 8344: Mandates hospitals and doctors to treat emergency cases referred for care, strengthening health response frameworks.
• EO 51: Implements the Milk Code, regulating the marketing of breastmilk substitutes to support infant feeding practices.

Social Welfare Laws

• RA 7432: Provides benefits for senior citizens, impacting community health services delivered by nurses.
• RA 7875: Enacts the National Health Insurance Act, ensuring health coverage for citizens.

Additional Relevant Acts

• RA 10354: Introduces the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, shaping family health services.
• PD 626: Establishes Employee Compensation and State Insurance Fund to protect workers, including healthcare workers.

Policy Implementation and Ethical Standards

• RA 6713: Contains the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Employees, guiding nursing professionals in their duties.
• RA 6758: Pertains to the Salary Standardization of Government Employees, including nurses in public health service.