Which offices issue the LTO?

Which offices issue the LTO?

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

Answer: (B)

LTO, or License to Operate, is a regulatory credential that confirms a health facility meets DOH standards and is allowed to operate. The offices responsible for issuing this license are the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Branch (HFSRB), sometimes referred to as BHFS, and the Center for Health Development (CHD) in the regional health offices. The DOH Central Office sets policies and standards, but the actual licensing is carried out by these regional/regulatory units. Local Government Units issue local business permits, but not the health facility LTO, and the FDA handles regulation of drugs, foods, and medical devices, not facility operation licenses.

LTO, or License to Operate, is a regulatory credential that confirms a health facility meets DOH standards and is allowed to operate. The offices responsible for issuing this license are the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Branch (HFSRB), sometimes referred to as BHFS, and the Center for Health Development (CHD) in the regional health offices. The DOH Central Office sets policies and standards, but the actual licensing is carried out by these regional/regulatory units. Local Government Units issue local business permits, but not the health facility LTO, and the FDA handles regulation of drugs, foods, and medical devices, not facility operation licenses.