ORIENTATION UPDATES OF

GOVERNMENT HEALTH FACILITIES FOR

MAGUINDANAO PROVINCE
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 HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REGULATORY BUREAU
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REGULATION, LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (RLED)
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 Primary Care Facility Primary Care Provider Network Primary Care Worker

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 DOH – License to Operate

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 Ancillary Services
Clinical Laboratory Birthing Services

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Diagnostic Radiologic Services Dental Services
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Pharmacy Ambulance Service

Type 1
 Assessment Tool

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 DOH – Permit to Construct
Construction of new Primary Care Facilities

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Renovation or expansion of existing Primary
Care Facilities
CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
COVID-19
A completely RTF &formRVOC
filled out application and UPDATES
other documentary requirements, shall be
submitted to the respective CHD-RLEDs.

Website: hfsrb.doh.gov.ph
 Violations and Sanctions

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 Sanctions
For Non-compliance to any licensing standards indicated in the Assessment Tool
beyond the compliance period provided by the CHD-RLEDs:

Number of IncidenceMETRO MANILA Sanction

First Offense Written Warning
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Second Offense Thirty thousand pesos (Php 30,000)
COVID-19 Third Offense
RTF & Fifty RVOC UPDATES
thousand pesos (Php 50,000)
Fourth Offense Suspension of 30 days or revocation of LTO
 Transitory Provisions:
1 The requirement for DOH-PTC shall be waived for existing and operating PCFs prior to the
effectivity of this Order. In lieu of this requirement, an as-built plan shall be submitted to the
CHD-RLED.

2 The application fee for DOH LTO and DOH PTC shall be waived until a new schedule of fees is
issued by the DOH. METRO MANILA
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Existing PCFs which cannot comply during the initial application of DOH-LTO with the
on AO 2018-0001 also known as the
“Revised Rules and Regulations governing the licensure of Ambulances and Ambulance
ServiceCOVID-19 RTF
Providers” shall submit &
a duly RVOC
notarized UPDATES
Memorandum of Undertaking or (MOU)
expressing their commitment to completely comply until October 1, 2022. A DOH-registered
Patient Transport Vehicle shall serve as the transportation service of the PCF while
complying with the licensing standards of their ambulance service.

4 Furthermore, existing PCFs which cannot comply during the initial application of
DOH-LTO with the required dental equipment and instruments shall also submit
a MOU and be given a grace period until October 1, 2023, to attain full
compliance with the licensing standards.
 LINCENSING
STANDARDS FOR
PRIMARY CARE
FACILITY
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PERSONNEL

A. Every PCF shall have duly licensed physician, as head of facility, to

oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the health
facility.
B. For RHUs and urban health centers, the head of the facility shall
also oversee the clinical and administrative operations of BHS within
their jurisdiction.
C. Staff must be competent and shall have the appropriate learning
and development interventions and certification prescribed by DOH
as a primary care worker.
D. There shall be staff development and continuing program.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES

A. Conform to the applicable national and local regulations for the

construction renovation, maintenance and repair of the same.
B. Conform to the required space for the conduct of its activities.
C. Have an approved DOH-PTC in accordance with the planning and
design guidelines prepared by DOH.

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EQUIPMENT AND
INSTRUMENTS

A. Adequately equipped based on the primary care services

provided.
B. Have an updated inventory, program for calibration,
preventive maintenance and repair of equipment.
C. Have a contingency plan in case of equipment breakdown
and malfunction.

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SERVICE DELIVERY

A. Every PCF shall ensure that the services being delivered to patients
comply with the standards in the Assessment TOOL FOR Licensing of
PCF.
B. Ancillary services of PCF include the following:

1. Clinical laboratory
2. Diagnostic radiologic services
3. Pharmacy
4. Birthing services
5. Dental services
6. Ambulance service (Type 1)

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI)
ACTIVITIES

A. Each PCF shall have policies and procedures on Quality Assurance

Program (QAP) and continuous quality improvement.
B. The Quality Assurance Program shall have a written plan and its
implementation shall be continuous with period reviews.

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
A. Each PCF shall maintain a system of communication, recording and reporting and releasing
of patient’s results.
A. Medical Records
B. Validated Electronic Medical Records
(EMR)
C. Proof of submission of data to National
Database of Human Resources for Health
Information System (NDHRHIS)
E. Administrative records of:
1. Minutes of meeting
2. Attendance logbook
3. 201 Personnel Staff files
4. Reports of DOH inspection and
monitoring activities
5. Preventive and corrective maintenance
of equipment
6. Maintenance and monitoring of health
facility

D. Technical records/logbooks of: F. Records Management

1. Sentinel/Adverse events 1. Documented policies and procedures on
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referrals of patients through the Primary Care information
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT

A. There shall be a program of proper maintenance and monitoring

of physical facilities
B. There shall be procedures for the proper disposal of infectious
wastes and toxic hazardous substances
C. There shall be “No smoking policy” and that the same shall be
strictly enforced
D. There shall be contingency plan in case of accidents and
emergencies

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 ANCILLARY
SERVICES OF
PRIMARY CARE
FACILITY
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A. DENTAL SERVICES

Dentist:
• Proof of qualification
❑ Resume
❑ Updated PRC ID
❑ Proof of Employment/ Appointment, if applicable
❑ Valid MOA, if outsourced

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B. PHARMACY

REQUIREMENT

• Licensed Pharmacist
• Resolution from LGU
• Promissory Letter for Licensing Seminar
• Online Application via https://eservices.fda.gov.ph/

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C. DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC SERVICE

REQUIREMENT
• Online Application via
https://rrdportal.fda.gov.ph

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 E. BIRTHING SERVICES GUIDELINES

A. AO 2012-0012 “Rules and Regulations Governing the New Classification of Hospitals

and Other Health Facility in the Philippines.
a) Annex C “ Licensing Requirement for Birthing Home

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ZONES

General Administrative Services and Public Areas

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Support Services Area
General Administrative Service
Presence of ramp
Handrail
Diaper changing
METRO MANILA Breastfeeding Room
1 Toilet : 8 Patients
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1.40 sq.m/person
Staff Office

1 Toilet : 15 Personnel
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Clinical Services

METRO MANILA Floor Area: 7.43 sq.m/bed

Exclusive of Ante Room and Toilet
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Clinical Services

Floor Area: 12 sq.m/bed

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 BIRTHING FACILITY
IN TWO OR THREE
COLUMNS

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