From which DOH offices should the DOH-LTO be secured?

From which DOH offices should the DOH-LTO be secured?

• A. FDA Philippines
• B. HFSRB (BHFS) or CHD (Regional Health Office)
• C. DOH Central Office
• D. NCBP

Answer: (B)

Licensing to operate a health facility is handled by DOH’s health facility regulators, not by other agencies. The DOH-LTO is issued by the DOH’s regulatory bodies for health facilities—the bureau/board that oversees health facilities and services (BHFS/HFSRB) and the Center for Health Development at the regional health office. These offices verify compliance with DOH facility standards and conduct inspections, then grant the license to operate. The central office sets policies and standards, but actual licensing is done at the BHFS/HFSRB level or through the regional CHD offices. FDA Philippines, NCBP, or issuing the LTO solely from the DOH Central Office are not the correct sources.

Licensing to operate a health facility is handled by DOH’s health facility regulators, not by other agencies. The DOH-LTO is issued by the DOH’s regulatory bodies for health facilities—the bureau/board that oversees health facilities and services (BHFS/HFSRB) and the Center for Health Development at the regional health office. These offices verify compliance with DOH facility standards and conduct inspections, then grant the license to operate. The central office sets policies and standards, but actual licensing is done at the BHFS/HFSRB level or through the regional CHD offices. FDA Philippines, NCBP, or issuing the LTO solely from the DOH Central Office are not the correct sources.