Schedule of IVT refresher course for October 2012. An attendance to IVT updates offered by ANSAP-accredited hospitals or Aesculap Academy totaling to 24 continuing education units is one of the requirement for IVT license renewal.

October 2, 2012

• Venipuncture: An Art of IV Therapist
  University of Santo Tomas Hospital España Blvd., Manila

October 3, 2012

• Standards of Professionals
  ANSAP

October 4, 2012

• IVT in Dengue
  ANSAP

October 5, 2012

• Intravenous Devices
  ANSAP
• Professionalism in Nursing
  New Sinai MDI Hospital

October 6, 2012

• Chemotherapy
  Meycauayan Doctors Hospital
• Documentation in Nursing
  New Sinai MDI Hospital

 October 10-12, 2012

• IV Update-NC-CLEX
  ANSAP

October 14, 2012

• Intravenous Therapy for Patients with Dengue Classification
  Pangasinan Provincial Hospital

October 15, 2012

• Ethico Legal Issues of IV Therapy
  ANSAP

October 16, 2012

• Understanding Parenteral Drug Administration
  ANSAP
• Understanding Parenteral Drug Administration
  Los Baños Doctors Hospital & Medical Center

October 17, 2012

• IV Therapy Documentation
  Los Baños Doctors Hospital & Medical Center
• Managing Complications of IV Therapy
  Martinez Memorial Hospital
• Total Parenteral Nutrition
  ANSAP

October 17-19, 2012

• V.L. Makabali Memorial Hospital, Inc.
• Martinez Memorial Hospital

October 18, 2012

• Ethico-Legal Aspect of IV Therapy
  Martinez Memorial Hospital
• Managing Complications of IV Therapy
  Los Baños Doctors Hospital & Medical Center

October 19, 2012

• Understanding Parenteral Nutrition
  Martinez Memorial Hospital

October 24, 2012

• Venipuncture: An Art for IV Therapists
  Aesculap Academy (2nd Flr. JMT Bldg., J. Vargas St., Ortigas Pasig City)

October 25, 2012

• Understanding Parenteral Drug Administration
  Aesculap Academy (2nd Flr. JMT Bldg., J. Vargas St., Ortigas Pasig City)

October 26, 2012

• Total Parenteral Nutrition
  Aesculap Academy (2nd Flr. JMT Bldg., J. Vargas St., Ortigas Pasig City)

Changes of schedule might change from time to time depending on ANSAP, hospitals, and number of participants. Please do check from time to time for the updates on schedule. Contacting directly the hospital or ANSAP is highly recommended for the updates of schedule.

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Schedule of IVT refresher course for November 2012. An attendance to IVT updates offered by ANSAP-accredited hospitals or Aesculap Academy totaling to 24 continuing education units is one of the requirement for IVT license renewal.

November 3, 2012

• Administration of Parenteral Medication
  Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital

November 4, 2012

• Safety Practices in Intravenous Therapy for Health Care Professional
  Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital

November 5, 2012

• Infusion Therapy Devices
  ANSAP
• Managing Complications in Intravenous Therapy
  Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital

November 7, 2012

• Understanding Parenteral Drug Administration
  Southern Philippines Medical Center

November 12, 2012

• Standards of Professional
  ANSAP
• Ethico-Legal Aspects in IV Therapy
  Bicol Medical Center

November 13, 2012

• Documentation
  ANSAP
• Infection Control Best Practices Focusing on Bloodstream Infections in IV Therapy
  University of Santo Tomas Hospital

November 14, 2012

• Safety Practices in IV Therapy for Healthcare Professionals
  ANSAP
• Safety Practices in Intravenous Therapy
  SDS Medical Center, Inc.

November 15, 2012

• Documentation in Intravenous Therapy
  SDS Medical Center, Inc.

November 16, 2012

• Chemotherapy in Adults
  University of Santo Tomas Hospital España Blvd., Manila
• Patient Safety
  ANSAP
• Professional Standards
  SDS Medical Center

November 20, 2012

• Ethico-Legal
  St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo

November 21, 2012

• Ethico Legal Issues of IV Therapy
  Aesculap Academy – 2nd Flr. JMT Bldg., J. Vargas St., Ortigas Pasig City
• Fluids and Electrolytes
  Saint Paul’s Hospital

November 22, 2012

• Managing Complications of Intravenous Therapy
  Saint Paul’s Hospital
• Prevention of Nosocomial Intravascular Infection Related to IV Therapy
  Aesculap Academy – 2nd Flr. JMT Bldg., J. Vargas St., Ortigas Pasig City

November 23, 2012

• Documentation in IV Therapy
  Aesculap Academy – 2nd Flr. JMT Bldg., J. Vargas St., Ortigas Pasig City

November 26, 2012

• Ethico Legal Implication of IV Therapy
  Lung Center of the Philippines
• Infusion Therapy for Children
  ANSAP – No1 Diamond St. cor A. Rodriguez Carmel V Subd., Tandang Sora Q. C.

November 27, 2012

• Managing Complications of IV Therapy
  Lung Center of the Philippines
• Peritoneal Dialysis
  ANSAP – No1 Diamond St. cor A. Rodriguez Carmel V Subd., Tandang Sora Q. C.
• Venipuncture: An Art for IV Therapists
  Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial Hospital

November 28, 2012

• Acid-Base Assessment
  ANSAP – No1 Diamond St. cor A. Rodriguez Carmel V Subd., Tandang Sora Q. C.
• IV Therapy Documentation
  Lung Center of the Philippines

November 29, 2012

• Managing Complications of IV Therapy
  Martinez Memorial Hospital

Changes of schedule might change from time to time depending on ANSAP, hospitals, and number of participants. Please do check from time to time for the updates on schedule. Contacting directly the hospital or ANSAP is highly recommended for the updates of schedule.

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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Tuesday that 9,707 out of 17,891 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Bacolod, Baguio, Cabanatuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Laoag, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last May 2015.

Attached here is a PDF file of NLE May 2015 Board Exam Result. Once available, download link will be clickable.

You may download the PDF file link above once available.

Pursuant to Section 16, of Republic Act No. 9173, “all successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of professional before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice”.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be announced later. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2015-2018. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

This is a one-day seminar which covers the principles of chemotherapy; safety standards required during the preparation, administration and storage of chemotherapeutic agents; and, nursing management for patients undergoing chemotherapy. It aims to train and increase nurses’ competency level by providing them basic knowledge and skills in the field of oncology nursing.

This will be organized by the Philippine Oncology Nurses Association and Aesculap Academy. This will be held at Aesculap Academy Philippines, 15th Floor Sun Life Centre 5th Avenue corner Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines. There will be only maximum of 80 participants. So hurry and register now!

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will now cover more hemodialysis sessions for those with kidney diseases to lessen the financial burden of its members and dependents.

PhilHealth president and chief executive officer Alexander Padilla said that coverage for hemodialysis will be expanded from 45 to 90 sessions per year. From the previous case rate amount of P4,000, it was reduced to P2,500 per session to increase the number of session per year to 90.

The PhilHealth approved the expansion due to the increasing incidence of kidney diseases in the country.  According to the World Health Organization, kidney diseases ranked 8th among the top 10 causes of death in the Philippines and 15,900 Filipinos died due to kidney diseases alone.

The adjusted PhilHealth coverage of P2,500 per session includes payment for facilities and professional fees of attending physicians. PhilHealth members and their dependents can avail themselves of this benefit at accredited free standing dialysis centers and hospitals nationwide.

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From the proposed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2015,  Filipino professionals may soon be required to take additional formal and non-formal learning before they can renew their licenses and identification cards.

CPD is the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or multi-disciplinary filed of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning. “The CPD is hereby made as a mandatory requirement in the renewal of the Professional Identification Cards of all registered and licensed professionals under the regulation of the PRC,” the bill states.

According to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, the proposed law aims not only to strengthen government efforts towards CPD but likewise enhances the competencies of professionals to respond to the standards of international labor markets.

“[It will help in] strengthening the Filipino workforce and producing highly-competent professionals, who are considered as our country’s best asset due to their leading role in national growth and prosperity,” Senate President Franklin Drilon added.

Under Senate Bill 2581, all government agencies and private organizations employing professionals will be required to include CPD as part of their human resource development program. The proposed law also creates a CPD Council in each of the regulated professions, which shall be under the supervision of the respective Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs). Part of the CPD Council’s functions is to evaluate and monitor the implementation of CPD programs, and conduct researches for the international alignment of CPD programs.

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Dar Al Fouad Hospital in Cairo, Egypt urgently needs 200 registered nurses. The institution is JCIA and ISO certified.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (with PRC license)
• At least 25-35 years old
• More than 3 years of experience

You can submit your comprehensive resume to healthworkers@focusintlmanpower.com with a subject title of “FIRST NAME LAST NAME, POSITION – SPECIALIZATION”

Interviews will be conducted on October 5, 8, and 9 in Metro Manila and October 6 & 7 in Cagayan de Oro.

Here is a sample application letter for nurses applying for a position. This letter of application is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. It is also sometimes called cover letter.

October 1, 2015

JUAN S. DELA CRUZ, MD, MSHA
Hospital Director
Ospital ng Muntinlupa

Thru: JOHN S. SMITH
Officer in Charge – HRDD
Ospital ng Muntinlupa

Dear Sir:

I take pleasure in exploring the possibility of offering my services to your esteemed institution as a staff nurse.

I received a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing from one of the respected nursing school, Manila Doctors College. I was able to complete the required Related Learning Experiences. I took the Nurse Licensure Examination last July 2011 in Philippine Women’s University (PWU), Manila and passed the said examination.

I am energetic and hardworking with the ability to adapt to the environment easily, have excellent communication and demonstration skills. You will find my additional qualifications in my resume. I would like to develop and enhance more of my skills as a professional nurse in your institution madam.

It has come to my realization that it would prove more helpful in my career if I’ll try to explore other challenging work opportunities, where I could be better able to utilize my skills and abilities, and at the same time welcome a novel learning process. This will be possible if I will enter in your prestigious institution. I am hoping that my experiences with your institution will shape me to a more responsible and service- oriented professional.

I have attached a copy of my resume for your kind perusal.

Looking forward to being of service to your esteemed institution, I would be glad to hear from you. I’ll be willing to come for a personal interview if necessary, you can contact me in this number 0915xxxxxxx/0928xxxxxxx.

Respectfully yours,

Hussein E. Catanyag, RN, MSN

According to a research, our moods can dictate what foods to eat. Would you agree with these?

If you crave for a meat or hard and crunchy foods, you may be feeling angry. If you crave for sugar or sweets, you may be feeling depressed. If you crave for soft, sweet foods like ice cream then tou may be feeling anxious. If you crave for salty foods, you may be feeling stressed. If you crave for bulky and filling foods (crackers or pasta), you may be feeling lonely, sexually frustrated. If you crave for anything and everything then you may be feeling jealous.

I don’t have the data on hand on what is their basis on this research or whom specifically are the subjects of the research. But based from my personal experience these analogy seems to be somehow accurate.

Melasma is a skin disease which is usually seen in pregnant women and uncommon in men. It is a patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration. It usually appears on the upper cheeks, upper lip, forehead and chin. It is thought to be related to prolonged external sun exposure, use of birth control pills and internal hormonal changes due to pregnancy.

Home Remedy

1. Drink lots of water
2. Exfoliate your face regularly. Use a scrub 3-4 times a week to remove old, darker skin.
3. Avoid refined sugar and heavy carbohydrates.
4. Use a hogh SPF sunscreen daily and aboid excessive sun exposure.
5. Eat lots of high anti-oxidant foods like blueberries, blackberries, and red grapes.

These are just home remedy to treat or avoid melasma. It is still advisable to consult your dermatologist and obstetrician if you are pregnant. If severe symptoms persist, please consult your physician immediately.

The Department of Health (DOH) is in search of Bayani ng Kalusugan Award. The Bayani ng Kalusugan Award seeks to honor the individuals and organizations, who in the small and large circles that they move in, have rendered time, effort and a part of their life, in meaningful contribution to move the country closer to Universal Health care.

Bayani ng Kalusugan Award will receive a cash prize of Php 200,000 for individuals; Php 400,000 for organizations, and a trophy.

Deadline for submission of nominations and requirements is on April 15, 2016 at Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau, DOH Building 3, 2nd floor.

For more information, please visit their official page.

Here’s what you need to know about Diabetes Mellitus from A to Z.

AMPUTATION

Due to cell death caused by diabetes, its complication is usually non-healing wound. Especially in the lower extremities. If not properly managed or treated could lead to amputation.

BLOOD SUGAR

The blood sugar concentration or blood glucose level is the amount of glucose (sugar) present in the blood of a human or animal. The body naturally tightly regulates blood glucose levels as a part of metabolic homeostasis.

CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates are one of the main nutrients in our diet. They help provide energy for our body. People with diabetes often need to count the amount of carbohydrates they eat.

DIET

Proper and balanced diet is advised to patient diagnosed and with risk of diabetes.

EXERCISE

Physical activity and keeping a healthy weight can help you take care of your diabetes and prevent diabetes problems. Physical activity helps your blood glucose,* also called blood sugar, stay in your target range.

FAMILY HISTORY

An individual with family history of Diabetes are most likely at high risk of having diabetes as well.

GLAUCOMA

Diabetic eye disease comprises a group of eye conditions that affect people with diabetes. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataract, and glaucoma.

HYPERTENSION

Many people with diabetes also have high blood pressure. If you have heart, eye, or kidney problems from diabetes, high blood pressure can make them worse. 

INSULIN

Insulin helps keep blood glucose levels on target by moving glucose from the blood into your body’s cells. Your cells then use glucose for energy.

JANUVIA

This type of pill lowers your blood glucose by helping your body make more insulin when it’s needed, especially right after meals. It also helps keep your liver from putting stored glucose into your blood.

KIDNEY DISEASES

Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for nearly 44 percent of new cases. Even when diabetes is controlled, the disease can lead to CKD and kidney failure. Most people with diabetes do not develop CKD that is severe enough to progress to kidney failure.

LANTUS SOLOSTAR

Lantus® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar.

METABOLIC SYNDROME

Metabolic syndrome, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of traits and medical conditions linked to overweight and obesity that puts people at risk for both CVD and type 2 diabetes.

NEUROPATHY

Diabetic neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes can, over time, develop nerve damage throughout the body.

ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST

The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) measures the body’s ability to use a type of sugar, called glucose, that is the body’s main source of energy. An OGTT can be used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. An OGTT is most commonly done to check for diabetes that occurs with pregnancy (gestational diabetes).

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Peripheral neuropathy, also called distal symmetric neuropathy or sensorimotor neuropathy, is nerve damage in the arms and legs

QDiabetes – Diabates Risk Calculator

You can use this calculator to work out your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes over the next ten years by answering some simple questions. It is suitable for people who do not already have a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. The QDiabetes® algorithm has been developed by doctors and academics working in the UK National Health Service and is based on routinely collected data from many thousands of GPs across the country who have freely contributed data for medical research.

REGULAR INSULIN

Regular insulin includes regular human insulin also known as human insulin (regular) and is a short acting insulin. The two most common brand names are Humulin R and Novolin R. It is primarily used to treat high blood sugar levels in conditions like diabetes mellitus.

SITAGLIPTIN

Treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.

TRIGLYCERIDES

Elevated triglyceride levels are a component of metabolic syndrome, a group of disorders that increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

URINARY INCONTINENCE

Dysfunctions of urination have long been known as a problem associated with diabetes, although the literature on the subject is limited. Also called cystopathy, the neurogenic bladder is considered a form of autonomic neuropathy. It begins with selective damage to autonomic afferent nerves, leaving motor function intact but impairing the sensation of bladder fullness and, therefore, resulting in decreased urinary frequency.

VILDAGLIPTIN

Vildagliptin (previously LAF237, trade names Galvus, Zomelis,) is an oral anti-hyperglycemic agent (anti-diabetic drug) of the new dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class of drugs. Vildagliptin has been shown to reduce hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

WEIGHT CONTROL

Losing just a few pounds through exercise and eating well can help with your diabetes control and can reduce your risk for other health problems. You will also have more energy and feel better in general!

XELEVIA

Xelevia is a medicine that contains the active substance sitagliptin. Xelevia helps to improve the levels of insulin after a meal and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body.

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program

More than 200 Ys across the country help thousands of people reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes with YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. This small-group program helps people with prediabetes eat healthier, increase their physical activity, and lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

ZINC

Primarily, zinc helps the immune system function properly. It’s also needed for cell growth and division, wound.

The official party list representative of Filipino Nurse ANGNARS and the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) has joined forces to fight to pass the Comprehensive Nursing Law of 2016.

PNA wishes to enjoin everybody on the SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN for the Philippine President’s signing of the COMPREHENSIVE NURSING BILL. Please gather as many signatures as you can (not only from nurses) using the forms attached and send them back to PNA before May 1, 2016.

Those who want to support the rights of Filipino nurses, join the NATIONWIDE MARCH on May 1 (Labor Day), 6:00AM onwards. In NCR, it will start from Welcome (Mabuhay) Rotonda, Quezon City up to Malacañang Palace. In your respective localities, you may also organize the nurses to have a Peaceful March urging President Benigno Aquino III to finally sign the Comprehensive Nursing Bill approved by both Houses of Congress.

Let the NURSES’ VOICE be loudly heard! Sign up and join the march! God bless the FILIPINO NURSES!

The Philippine Nurses Association for Aesthetic Practice (PNAAP) and International Academy Manila (IAM) collaborated to offer the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Program.

Be a pioneer Arsthetic Nurse in the Philippines by joining the final batch before the first certification program on the last week of June 2016.

Training schedule will be from May 21, 2016 – June 5, 2016 every Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-6pm. Training cost will be PHP 12,000 but discounts will be given for early registrants.

For more information you may visit IAM office from 9:00am to 7:00pm Mondays thru Saturdays.

Office Address: #30 Spicet Bldg, Visayas Ave. cor Congressional Road, Brgy Bahay Toro, Quezon City

Contact Numbers:
(02) 456 0239
(+63) 9063652119
(+63) 9227872119
(+63) 9276565600
(+63) 9289745623

February 2016, Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP) issued a resolution requiring IV therapy Nurses with expired IV therapy cards to take wither refresher course or repeat the entire IV therapy training program.

The Board of ANSAP resolved to require nurses renew their IV therapy card subject to the following conditions or requirement for renewal.

1. IV therapy nurses with expired IV therapy cards for 4 years or more shall be required to take entire IV therapy training program under the ANSAP Standards of IV Therapy.
2. IV therapy nurses with expired IV therapy cards for less than 4 years shall be required to take only the refresher course consisting of a 3 day updates on IV therapy provided they are practicing nursing continuously.
3. IV therapy nurses shall renew their IVT cards shall provide documents prior to renewal of their ANSAP cards. ANSAP shall require proof of evidence of 3 day basic IV therapy and the applicants must declare institution where he/she took the 3 day basic IV therapy program and the date of attendance.

This resolution took effect starting February 17, 2016.

The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) will be holding its 1st Summer Conference on May 13, 2016 at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City in celebration of the International Nurses Week with the theme: “Nurses A Force for Change: Improving Health Systems’ Resilience.”

Be part of the 1st Summer Conference of the PNA. Only 400 seats are available. Regular on-site registration fee is PHP 2,000.

Participants may opt to register online (link) and pay through bank or walk-in at the PNA office.

Tentative Program: TENTATIVE PROGRAM.4.15.16-PNA-Summer-conference (Seriously? Senator Cynthia Villar?)

Summit Ridge Hotel Room Corporate Rate:

For booking and reservations you may contact:

Mary Jane C. Garin
Sales Account Executive, Sales Department
Robinsons Land Corporation
Euromoney’s Overall Best Managed Company in the Philippines for 2013 & 2014
Trunkline: +63.2.240.6888 Local 7023 | Direct Line: +63.2.240.6801
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Be first to take home the best understanding of the New 2015 AHA Guidelines on CPR and Resuscitation Science and get certified by the American Heart Association (AHA). Enroll now at the most trusted healthcare training center in the Philippines today, FDM Training Center (Manila). It is an International Authorized Training Center of the American Heart Association: Best in the Asia Pacific Region.

APRIL schedule
April 25-27
April 25: BLS for Healthcare Providers
April 25: ECG & Pharmacology
April 26-27: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

MAY schedule
May 2-4
May 2: BLS for Healthcare Providers
May 2: ECG & Pharmacology
March 3-4: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

May 13-15
March 13: BLS for Healthcare Providers
March 13: ECG & Pharmacology
March 14-15: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

May 16-17
May 16-17: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

May 20-22
May 20: BLS for Healthcare Providers
May 20: ECG & Pharmacology
May 21-22: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

May 30-June 1
May 30: BLS for Healthcare Providers
May 30: ECG & Pharmacology
May 31-June 1: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

JUNE schedule
June 6-8
June 6: BLS for Healthcare Providers
June 7: ECG & Pharmacology
June 7-8: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

June 13-14
June 13-14: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

June 17-19
June 17: BLS for Healthcare Providers
June 18: ECG & Pharmacology
June 18-19: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

June 24-26
June 24: BLS for Healthcare Providers
June 25: ECG & Pharmacology
June 25-26: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Call FDM Training Center now to reserve your slot: (02) 622-5548 or 0927-343-7233
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An outbreak of norovirus, also known as he winter vomiting bug, hits Zamboanga City. The local government of Zamboanga has already implemented contingency measure to address the outbreak.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health also advised the public to observe strict hygiene to break the spread of virus. To protect oneself against the virus, DOH reiterated the importance of proper hand washing especially after going to the toilet.

DOH has already poured in P5 million in monetary aid to the government hospitals in the city to help patients defray costs of hospitalization and other medical expenses due to the virus.

Norovirus, is a highly contagious virus that causes viral gastroenteritis in humans. It is transmitted through contaminated food or water or by touching contaminated surfaces. Main symptoms include stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea.

Globally, the virus affects 267 million people and causes 200,000 deaths annually.

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The Republic Act No. 10767 or also known as the Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act was approved and signed by Hon. Pres. Benigno Aquino III on April 26, 2016. It is Senate Bill No. 2653 which was approved by the Senate on January 18, 2016 was adopted by the House of Representatives as an amendment to House Bill No. 5042 on January 19, 2016.

[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10767]

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE PHILIPPINE PLAN OF ACTION TO ELIMINATE TUBERCULOSIS AS A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM AND APPROPRIATING FUND THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Title – This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.– The State is mandated to adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development. Towards this end, the State shall support and expand efforts to eliminate tuberculosis as a public health problem by increasing investments for its prevention, treatment and control, and adopting a multisectoral approach in responding to the disease.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act:

(a) Comprehensive Philippine Plan of Action to Eliminate Tuberculosis refers to the program of the national government for the elimination of tuberculosis in the country; and

(b) Tuberculosis or TB refers to an infectious but curable disease caused by bacteria calledMycobacterium tuberculosis. It is transmitted from a TB patient to another through coughing, sneezing and spitting and while the bacterium usually affects the lungs, it may also affect the bone and other organs like the kidney and the liver.

SEC. 4. Comprehensive Philippine Plan of Action to Eliminate Tuberculosis. – The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) shall establish a Comprehensive Philippine Plan of Action to Eliminate Tuberculosis in consultation with appropriate public and private entities. The Philippine Plan of Action shall consist of the following:

(a) The country’s targets and strategies in addressing the disease;

(b) The prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and support, and other components of the country’s response;

(c) The development and application of appropriate technologies to diagnose and treat the disease;

(d) The strengthening of linkages with local and international organizations for possible partnership in education, advocacy, research and funding assistance;

(e) The establishment of a review and monitoring system to gather data and monitor the progress made in the elimination of tuberculosis; and

(f) The immediate mobilization of anti-TB services during and after natural and man-made disasters through collaborative efforts of national and local governments and other entities.

SEC. 5. Strengthening of the National and Regional Coordinating Committees. – The National Coordinating Committee (NCC) and the Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) of the DOH shall serve as the National TB Control Program’s (NTP’s) arm in strengthening and supporting nationwide capacity for program operations and bridging collaborative efforts between the public and private sector.

The Secretary of Health shall continue to improve the capability of the existing NCC and RCC in ensuring efficiency in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Philippine Plan of Action and in the coordination of efforts of various sectors.

SEC. 6. Research, Demonstration Projects, Education and Training. – The Secretary of Health shall, directly or through grants to public or nonprofit private entities, perform the following activities:

(a) Conduct basic and clinical research based on the health agenda to be developed by partners in the academe, health professional groups and other local health partners with possible support from foreign organizations;

(b) Develop demonstration projects to generate evidence for responsive policies and to develop regional capabilities for the prevention, detection, control, and elimination of tuberculosis;

(c) Conduct nationwide public information campaign and education programs;

(d) Undertake education, training and clinical skills improvement activities for health care providers;

(e) Provide support for model centers to sustain their initiatives under subparagraphs (b), (c) and (d); and

(f) Collaborate with local and foreign organizations for partnership in various activities and in providing technical and funding support.

SEC. 7. Strengthening of the Regional Centers for Health Development in the Provision of Health Services to Eliminate TB. – The Secretary of Health shall strengthen the Regional Centers for Health Development in the provision of health services to eliminate TB by undertaking the following activities:

(a) Provide free laboratory services through the DOH retained hospitals;

(b) Provide reliable supply of drugs to patients for free by ensuring that local health centers, through coordination with local government units (LGUs) concerned, have sufficient supply of medicines for the communities they serve;

(c) Undertake public information and education programs to train the public on basic ways and means to prevent the spread of tuberculosis;

(d) Train and enhance the capability of health providers in both public and private hospitals;

(e) Ensure the proper monitoring of tuberculosis cases in the country; and

(f) Ensure that monitoring services are extended as far as practicable, at the lowest local level health unit.

SEC. 8. Education Programs. – The Secretary of Health, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), shall encourage the faculty of schools of medicine, nursing or medical technology and allied health institutions, to intensify information and education programs, including the development of curricula, to significantly increase the opportunities for students and for practicing providers to learn the principles and practices of preventing, detecting, managing, and controlling tuberculosis.

SEC. 9. Inclusion in Basic Education. – The Secretary of Health, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepED), shall work for the inclusion of modules on the principles and practices of preventing, detecting, managing and controlling tuberculosis in the health curriculum of every public and private elementary and high school.

SEC. 10. Media Campaign. – The Secretary of Health, in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), shall encourage local media outlets to launch a media campaign on tuberculosis control, treatment and management, using all forms of multimedia and other electronic means of communication.

The media campaign shall include materials that would discourage the general public from spitting in public places and exhibiting unhygienic behavior that tend to undermine the overall effort of preventing the spread of the disease.

SEC. 11. Regulation on Sale and Use of TB Drugs. – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall strengthen its implementation of the “No prescription, No anti-TB drugs” to regulate the sale and use of anti-TB drugs in the market. It shall also ensure the quality of TB drugs distributed in the market.

SEC. 12. Notification on TB Cases. – All public and private health centers, hospitals and facilities shall observe the national protocol on TB management arid shall notify the DOH of all TB cases as prescribed under the Manual of Procedures of the National TB Program and the Philippine Plan of Action on Tuberculosis Control.

SEC. 13. PhilHealth TB Package. – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, otherwise known as the PhilHealth, shall, as far as practicable, expand its benefit package for TB patients to include new, relapse and return-after-default cases, and extension of treatment.

The PhilHealth shall enhance its present outpatient Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) package to make it more responsive to patients’ needs. It shall likewise increase the number of accredited DOTS facilities to widen target beneficiaries who may avail of reimbursements.

SEC. 14. Report. – The Secretary of Health shall submit an annual report to the Committees on Health of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the activities carried out to comply with the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 15. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations of the DOH, the DepED, the CHED and the PIA under the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 16. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DOH, in consultation with the DepED, the CHED, the PIA, the LGUs, nongovernment organizations and other concerned entities, shall issue the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity.

SEC. 17. Separability Clause.– If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or declared unconstitutional, the other provisions which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 18. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 19. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.