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What is the ideal population size for an efficient inter-local health zone?
What is the ideal population size for an efficient inter-local health zone?
Which component is NOT part of the elements of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Which component is NOT part of the elements of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
In which level of health care are public health nurses and barangay health workers primarily involved?
In which level of health care are public health nurses and barangay health workers primarily involved?
Which strategy is NOT a cornerstone of Primary Health Care?
Which strategy is NOT a cornerstone of Primary Health Care?
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What is the primary focus of secondary prevention in health care?
What is the primary focus of secondary prevention in health care?
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Local Health System as per the Local Government Code?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Local Health System as per the Local Government Code?
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Which level of care is characterized by specialists handling complicated cases?
Which level of care is characterized by specialists handling complicated cases?
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Which of the following actions is part of the assessment phase in community health nursing?
Which of the following actions is part of the assessment phase in community health nursing?
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What is the primary goal of health education in the Primary Health Care framework?
What is the primary goal of health education in the Primary Health Care framework?
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Which of the following best describes the health threat concept in community health nursing?
Which of the following best describes the health threat concept in community health nursing?
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What is the primary mission of the Department of Health?
What is the primary mission of the Department of Health?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of the FOURmula One for Health?
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of the FOURmula One for Health?
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What is the primary focus of the health regulation element of the FOURmula One for Health?
What is the primary focus of the health regulation element of the FOURmula One for Health?
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Which statement best describes the role of the Department of Health as an administrator of specific services?
Which statement best describes the role of the Department of Health as an administrator of specific services?
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What is the overarching goal of the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)?
What is the overarching goal of the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)?
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Which element of the FOURmula One for Health focuses on ensuring health system performance?
Which element of the FOURmula One for Health focuses on ensuring health system performance?
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What is the vision set by the Department of Health for Filipinos by 2022?
What is the vision set by the Department of Health for Filipinos by 2022?
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What does the capacity-building role of the Department of Health include?
What does the capacity-building role of the Department of Health include?
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Which component of health financing is prioritized in the FOURmula One for Health?
Which component of health financing is prioritized in the FOURmula One for Health?
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Which aspect of health service delivery does the FOURmula One target?
Which aspect of health service delivery does the FOURmula One target?
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Study Notes
Philippine Health Care Delivery System
- Department of Health (DOH): Leads national health policy, plans, and programs.
- DOH's Roles: National policy maker, advocate for health initiatives, and oversees quality healthcare standards.
- DOH's Vision: Filipinos to be among the healthiest in Southeast Asia by 2022 and Asia by 2040.
- DOH's Mission: To develop a productive and equitable health system that prioritizes people's needs.
Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)
- The primary goal of the DOH is to implement HSRA, improving the healthcare system.
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FOURmula One for Health (2005-2010): A strategic framework with four elements.
- Health Financing: Aiming for increased investments in health.
- Health Regulation: Ensuring quality and affordability of healthcare.
- Health Service Delivery: Enhancing access and availability of essential healthcare.
- Good Governance: Improving health system performance at national and local levels.
Local Health System
- RA 7160 (Local Government Code): Devolved healthcare responsibilities to local governments.
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Objectives of the Local Health System:
- Establishment of a local health system.
- Upgrading healthcare administration and service capabilities of local health facilities.
- Fostering inter-LGU collaborations and cost-sharing schemes.
- Encouraging private sector, NGOs, and community participation.
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Interlocal Health System: A district-like health system advocated by the DOH to ensure quality healthcare.
- Composition: Includes people, boundaries, facilities, and health workers.
- Ideal Population Size: 100,000 to 500,000 for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
Primary Health Care (PHC)
- Adopted in the Philippines through Letter of Instruction (LOI) 949 in 1979.
- Emphasis on community involvement: "Health in the Hands of the People by 2020."
- PHC Principles: Community-based, accessible, acceptable, and sustainable services.
- Elements of PHC: Education, locally endemic disease control, immunization, maternal and child health, essential drugs, nutrition, treatment, sanitation.
- Four Cornerstones: Active community participation, inter-sectoral linkages, appropriate technology, and support mechanisms.
Levels of Primary Healthcare Workers
- Village/Barangay Health Workers: Trained community health workers, including traditional birth attendants.
- Intermediate Level Health Workers: General practitioners or assistants, such as public health nurses.
Levels of Health Care and Health Referral System
- Primary Level of Care: Services provided by health centers, rural health units, and community hospitals.
- Secondary Level of Care: Provided by physicians with basic training in hospitals, serving as referral centers for primary care facilities.
- Tertiary Level of Care: Specialists provide advanced services in regional hospitals, serving as referral centers for secondary care facilities.
Levels of Prevention
- Primary Prevention: Focuses on health promotion and preventing disease through measures like immunization and healthy lifestyle promotion.
- Secondary Prevention: Emphasizes early detection and treatment through screenings and diagnostic tests.
- Tertiary Prevention: Rehabilitation and restoring optimal functioning to prevent further disability.
Community Health Nursing Process
- Assessment: Evaluates existing health status, identifies health deficits, threats, foreseeable crises, and wellness potential.
- Planning: Sets goals, develops plans of action, and establishes operational plans and evaluation parameters.
- Implementation: Carries out nursing interventions according to established goals and objectives.
- Evaluation: Assesses structural, process, and outcome elements to determine the program's effectiveness.
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Description
This quiz covers the Philippine Health Care Delivery System, focusing on the Department of Health's roles, vision, and mission. It also discusses the Health Sector Reform Agenda and the strategic framework of FOURmula One for Health, outlining key elements such as health financing, regulation, service delivery, and governance.
