THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine and analyze the impact of decentralization policies

on the Healthcare System in Bohol amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Specifically, the study aims to answer the following questions:

1. What are the policies, plans and projects of the Provincial Government of Bohol in

the delivery of healthcare for the devolved district hospitals in Bohol in response to the

COVID 19 pandemic?

2. What are the benefits encountered by the devolved district hospitals in the delivery

of healthcare services during the pandemic in the areas of:

2.1. Availability of Healthcare Personnel

2.2. Availability of Necessary Health-related infrastructure

2.3. Availability of Healthcare products (e.g. vaccines, medicines, and technology)

2.4. Availability of Financial Aid to support patients’ expenses.

3. What are the problems/challenges encountered by the devolved district hospitals

in the delivery of healthcare services during the pandemic in the areas of :

3.1. Availability of Healthcare Personnel

3.2. Availability of Necessary Health-related infrastructure

 3.3. Availability of Healthcare products (e.g. vaccines, medicines, and technology)

3.4. Availability of Financial Aid to support patients’ expenses.

4. What policy recommendations may be proposed to ensure effective and efficient

delivery of healthcare in the Province of Bohol especially in times of healthcare

emergencies like the COVID 19 pandemic?