Requested from DOH by A. Racho at 10:55 AM on
Nov 21, 2023.
Purpose: As a requirement to meet my nursing safe practice from The College of Nurses of Ontario
Date of Coverage: 10/01/2023 - 11/20/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-130557748796
Racho 10:55 AM, Nov 21, 2023
Hello Ma’am/Sir,
Good day and trust this email finds you well.
I’m a registered nurse in the Philippines and is currently living in Canada. Im in the process of obtaining my nursing license here in Ontario, Canada through the College of Nurses of Ontario.
I had my clinical experience in a private clinic in Cebu and I was asked to provide the facility code of the said clinic. The clinic is not registered in the NHFR.
May I please request for a letter of explanation as to why private clinics are exempted to this requirement?Appreciate your immediate action on this.
Receiving Officer 02:36 PM, Nov 21, 2023
November 21, 2023
Dear Anthony,
Thank you for your request dated Nov 21, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Letter of Explanation.
We received your request on Nov 21, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 12, 2023 10:55:13 AM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0xMzA1NTc3NDg3OTYM, for request with ticket number #DOH-130557748796.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 04:28 PM, Nov 21, 2023
November 21, 2023
Dear Anthony Racho,
I refer to my letter of Nov 21, 2023 10:55:13 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Letter of Explanation.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. We would like to know the name of the clinic that you were previously employed. Also, we need to know what type of clinic. After we receive your reply to our clarification then we shall coordinate with the DOH health facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) and check if the clinic is accredited.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0xMzA1NTc3NDg3OTYM, for request with ticket number #DOH-130557748796, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Feb 13, 2024 08:25:12 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer
Racho 09:09 PM, Nov 21, 2023
It is a Pediatric clinic named "Alredo Bongo Jr. MD" and it is located in Chung Hua Hospital in Cebu. The College of Nurses of Ontario is asking for a confirmation directly from the DOH stating that the said clinic does not need to register and does not require a facility code as well as an explanation of why this facility is exempted. Thank you so much for your assistance and I hope to get a reply soon.
Maker 11:17 AM, Nov 28, 2023
Good day!
Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) for action. We'll send you feedback once available.
Thank you.
Maker 03:59 PM, Dec 11, 2023
December 11, 2023
Dear Anthony Racho,
I refer to my letter of Nov 21, 2023 10:55:13 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Letter of Explanation.
Our response to your request is due on Dec 12, 2023 10:55:13 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still processing this request
I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Jan 09, 2024 10:55:13 AM.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0xMzA1NTc3NDg3OTYM, for request with ticket number #DOH-130557748796.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer
Maker 04:10 PM, Jan 02, 2024
January 2, 2024
Dear Anthony Racho,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Nov 21, 2023 10:55:13 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Letter of Explanation.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
The NHFR currently covers health facilities that are licensed and regulated by the Department of Health (DOH), Barangay Health Stations, Rural Health Units, DOH and LGU health offices and DOH managed warehouses. And the DOH does not regulate private clinics as of yet. The local government units have jurisdiction over private clinics through the issuance of business permits. As such, these facilities are not encoded in the registry.
We hope our reply has cleared up any concerns you needed about the matter.
Thank you
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to the Central Appeals and Review Committee, at foi@doh.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
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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