10 Questions
What body is responsible for issuing the Implementing Rules and Regulations regarding clinical laboratories in the Philippines?
Bureau of Research and Laboratories
What is the punishment for violating the rules regarding clinical laboratories in the Philippines?
Both a fine and imprisonment
If a section of the Act is found to be invalid by a court, what happens according to the text?
The judgment does not affect the remaining sections
How much is authorized to be appropriated for the implementation of the Act?
Php 50,000.00
According to AO 37 s. 2021, what does it redirect regarding the Department of Health (DOH)?
Functions and Operations
When does the Act regarding New Rules and Regulations for Clinical Laboratories during COVID-19 Pandemic take effect?
06/18/2021
Which term is defined as 'External Quality Assessment Program' in the text?
'EQAP'
Who is excluded from the mandates of RA 4688 according to the text?
'Blood Centers'
'Prohibited Acts' in relation to clinical laboratories generally refer to actions that:
'Endanger public health'
What is the responsibility of Issuing Blood Centers?
Testing blood samples for infections.
Study Notes
- Violations and sanctions for Clinical Laboratories (CL) include penalties such as stern warnings, fines starting from Php 30,000 to Php 50,000, and revocation of Department of Health - License to Operate (DOH-LTO) for offenses under RA 4688 and RA 7719.
- Prohibited acts in CL operations that can lead to sanctions or penalties include refusal to allow authorized personnel for inspection, refusal to participate in External Quality Assessment Programs (EQAP), incompetence in conducting examinations, and violation of Data Privacy Act of 2021.
- Immediate revocation of DOH-LTO can occur if unauthorized personnel perform technical procedures, violate Data Privacy Act, or violate the rules under AO 27 s. 2007.
- The punishment for violations includes imprisonment for not less than 1 month but not more than 1 year, a fine of not less than 1K nor more than 5K, or both fine and imprisonment.
- AO 37 s. 2021 redirects the functions and operations of the Department of Health (DOH) and introduces new rules and regulations governing the regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Learn about the guidelines, sanctions, and appeals related to violations in public health event reporting. Understand the penalties imposed for non-compliance and how to appeal against sanctions. This quiz provides a general guide on violations, sanctions, and the appeal process.
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