Which document governs licensure of primary care facilities in the Philippines?

Which document governs licensure of primary care facilities in the Philippines?

• A. AO 2020-0047
• B. RA 11223
• C. AO 2021-0037
• D. Administrative Order No. 2021-0037

Answer: (A)

Licensing of primary care facilities in the Philippines is governed by the Department of Health through a specific Administrative Order that lays out the rules, standards, and procedures for licensure. The Administrative Order issued in 2020–0047 directly addresses primary care facilities, specifying what facilities must have in place, including staffing, equipment, building and safety standards, and the steps for applying, inspection, and license renewal. This makes it the authoritative document for PCF licensure. The Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223) provides the broader policy framework for health financing and universal access, not the detailed licensing requirements for individual facilities. The other administrative orders referenced pertain to different topics or areas and do not govern PCF licensure.

Licensing of primary care facilities in the Philippines is governed by the Department of Health through a specific Administrative Order that lays out the rules, standards, and procedures for licensure. The Administrative Order issued in 2020–0047 directly addresses primary care facilities, specifying what facilities must have in place, including staffing, equipment, building and safety standards, and the steps for applying, inspection, and license renewal. This makes it the authoritative document for PCF licensure.

The Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223) provides the broader policy framework for health financing and universal access, not the detailed licensing requirements for individual facilities. The other administrative orders referenced pertain to different topics or areas and do not govern PCF licensure.