Overview of DOH Procedures Manual for Government Hospitals, 3rd Edition

Presenter

• Name: Clara Francesca A. Roa
• Position: Development Management Officer III
• Bureau: Health Facility Development Bureau (HFDB)

Health Facility Development Bureau (HFDB)

• Part of the Department of Health (DOH)
• Falls under Health Facilities and Infrastructure Development, led by Undersecretary Lilibeth C. David
• Director: Maria Teresa G. Vera
• Functional Divisions:
  • Policy, Planning, and Program Development Division
  • Health Systems Development and Management Support Division
  • Facility Performance Management Division
• Mandates:
  • Develop plans, policies, programs, and strategies for health facility development, planning, operation, and management.
  • Provide coordination, technical assistance, capacity building, consulting, and advisory services.
  • Advise the Secretary and Undersecretary of Health.

Overview of the Procedures Manual

• Target Audience: Government Hospitals
• Part of a set of manual standards by HFDB
• A guide for implementation and management of health services
• Best used with other specific manuals

Accompanying Manuals:

• Manual of Organization and Management for Administrative and Finance Service
• Hospital Property and Supply Management Manual
• Hospital Nursing Service Administration Manual
• Hospital Pharmacy Management Manual
• Hospital Nutrition and Dietetic Service Management Manual
• Manual for Medical Social Workers, 5th Edition
• Manual of Standards for Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities
• Quality Management Systems in Clinical Laboratories
• Manual of Standards and Guidelines on the Management of Hospital Emergency Department
• Revised Organizational Structure and Staffing Standards for Government Hospitals
• Hospital Health Information Management Manual
• Healthcare Waste Management Manual
• Manual on Packaging and Transport of Laboratory Specimens for Referral
• Manual of Standards on Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity
• Manual on Technical Guidelines for Hospital Planning and Design

Key Features of the Procedures Manual

• Applicability: All government hospitals
• Provides: Minimum required steps for procedures, allowing hospitals discretion for modifications
• Supports computerization and automation of hospital systems
• Aims to assist systems administrators and computer programmers
• Consistent with HFDB manual standards and policies

Structure of the Manual

• Part 1: Introduction
  • Background and Rationale
  • Objectives
  • Scope and Coverage
• Part 2: Description and Flowcharts of Procedures
  • Includes 109 prioritized procedures for 20 services/departments
• Part 3: References
• Part 4: Appendices

Programs Under HFDB

• Integrated Hospital Operations and Management Program (IHO):
  • Ensures implementation of standards and guidelines for efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare services
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI):
  • Performance management arm of the National Quality Framework in Health

Additional Information

• The manual was circularized in August 2021 through DOH Department Circular No. 2021-0389
• For more information, contact HFDB at [email protected]

Conclusion

• Contact: For further queries, email [email protected]
• Expression of Gratitude: Maraming salamat po.