Requested from DOH by A. Licup at 03:10 PM on
Oct 16, 2023.
Purpose: Thesis Writing
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2014 - 09/30/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-103793459415
Licup 03:10 PM, Oct 16, 2023
Hi! I want to request information regarding the:
1. Updated list of existing Emergency Departments in the Philippines
2. Updated list of existing Freestanding Emergency Departments in the Philippines
3. Updated Development Plan of DOH in Region 5
4. Updated morbidity and mortality rate in Region 5
5. Updated design guidelines and requirements for freestanding emergency department
6. List of space requirements and rooms for a freestanding emergency department
7. The list of services a freestanding emergency department should offer
8. Updated DOH design guidelines in response to COVID-19
Receiving Officer 08:20 AM, Oct 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
Dear Alexaville,
Thank you for your request dated Oct 16, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Freestanding Emergency Department in the Philippines.
We received your request on Oct 16, 2023 and will respond on or before Nov 06, 2023 03:10:47 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0xMDM3OTM0NTk0MTUM, for request with ticket number #DOH-103793459415.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 10:13 AM, Oct 17, 2023
Good day!
Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to Health Facility Development Bureau (HFDB) for action. Kindly await for their response.
Thank you!
Maker 01:28 PM, Nov 03, 2023
Dear Alexa,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Oct 16, 2023 03:10:00 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
Freestanding Emergency Department in the Philippines.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
Below are the responses to your request
1) Updated list of existing Emergency Departments in the Philippines
- The Emergency Department (ED) is a specialized area in the hospital. Hence, you may refer to the list of hospitals available from the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) website.
2) Updated list of existing Freestanding Emergency Departments in the Philippines
- In the Philippines, there are no existing freestanding Emergency Departments. Please refer to the Manual of Standards and Guidelines on the Management of the Hospital Emergency Department, Second Edition, CY 2022.
3) Updated Development Plan of DOH in Region 5
- Please reach out directly to Bicol Center for Health Development regarding the details of their development plan.
4) Updated morbidity and mortality rate in Region 5
- Please be advised that we refer this item to Epidemiology Bureau. Awaiting for their response.
5) Updated design guidelines and requirements for freestanding emergency department.
6) List of space requirements and rooms for a freestanding emergency department.
7) The list of services a freestanding emergency department should offer
- The abovementioned manual of standards for the emergency department is intended to provide guidance in the developmental standards in the hospitals which includes and is not limited to the infrastructure, spaces and design. Please refer to the Manual of Standards and Guidelines on the Management of the Hospital Emergency Department, Second Ediition, CY 2022.
8) Updated DOH design guidelines in response to COVID-19
- Please refer to the National Standards in Infection Prevention and Control for Health Facilities Manual, 3rd Edition and the Manual of Standards and Guidelines on the Management of the Hospital Emergency Department, Second Edition, CY 2022 as both manuals were revised in context of the COVID-19 pandemic experience.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
Maker 04:03 PM, Nov 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
Dear Alexaville Licup,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Oct 16, 2023 03:10:47 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Freestanding Emergency Department in the Philippines.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
Below are the responses to your request
1) Updated list of existing Emergency Departments in the Philippines
- The Emergency Department (ED) is a specialized area in the hospital. Hence, you may refer to the list of hospitals available from the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) website at http://hfsrb.dov.gov.ph
2) Updated list of existing Freestanding Emergency Departments in the Philippines
- In the Philippines, there are no existing freestanding Emergency Departments. Please refer to the Manual of Standards and Guidelines on the Management of the Hospital Emergency Department, Second Edition, CY 2022.
3) Updated Development Plan of DOH in Region 5
- Please reach out directly to Bicol Center for Health Development regarding the details of their development plan.
4) Updated morbidity and mortality rate in Region 5
-Visit the Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS) at the DOH website: https://doh.gov.ph/publications/serials
5) Updated design guidelines and requirements for freestanding emergency department.
6) List of space requirements and rooms for a freestanding emergency department.
7) The list of services a freestanding emergency department should offer
- The abovementioned manual of standards for the emergency department is intended to provide guidance in the developmental standards in the hospitals which includes and is not limited to the infrastructure, spaces and design. Please refer to the Manual of Standards and Guidelines on the Management of the Hospital Emergency Department, Second Edition, CY 2022.
8) Updated DOH design guidelines in response to COVID-19
- Please refer to the National Standards in Infection Prevention and Control for Health Facilities Manual, 3rd Edition and the Manual of Standards and Guidelines on the Management of the Hospital Emergency Department, Second Edition, CY 2022 as both manuals were revised in context of the COVID-19 pandemic experience.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
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