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Code Blue
Several strategies were implemented. First, the Oriental Negros Hospital
System was established to ensure the survival of provincial, district and
community primary hospitals. Second, hospitals were allowed to retain
and utilize their income to improve health care delivery. Third, the District
health system and the inter-local health zone were revitalized and
institutionalized. In addition, a partnership was formed between the
province of Negros Oriental and the Bais City to upgrade the Bais District
Hospital. Private sector support was solicited.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed an ordinance fixing the rates
for admission and consultation. Physical therapy, laboratory and dental
fees were also set. Then, the diagnostic center was set up and the
rehabilitation component strengthened.
To augment the hospital staff, accreditation of visiting private
consultants was instituted. Medical specialists were hired on a parttime
basis and doctors from the medical pool of the DOH were
dispersed. Lastly, teams of hospital personnel were sent to train at the
National Kidney Institute and the Philippine Heart Center.
Eventually, a Health Sector Reform Agenda was adopted with Negros
Oriental as the convergence area. This entailed public health reforms,
improved drug management, the development of local health systems
and other health programs such as an expanded program on
immunization, healthy lifestyle program, dengue control, rabies control,
and maternal and child health program.
There was also the development of financing schemes. These reforms
enabled the local governments to provide financial and manpower
support to the hospitals. The DOH was tapped to provide consultants
as well as additional equipment.
Enter Civil Society
Meanwhile, the private sector provided support for the improvement of
hospital facilities, and donated equipment as well as additional
medicines. Private sector support made possible the repair and
renovation of most hospital wards, emergency rooms, intensive care
units and critical care units. The total cost of assistance for repair and
renovation amounted to P11,904,064.33.
The whole community’s involvement was gained through the
formation, strengthening and institutionalization of people’s councils and
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