EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 102 May 24, 1999
REDIRECTING THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Department of Health, hereafter referred to as DOH, has been transformed from being the sole provider of health services, to being a provider of specific health services and technical assistance provider for health, as a result of the devolution of basic services to local government units;
WHEREAS, the DOH seeks to serve as the national technical authority on health, one that will ensure the highest achievable standards of quality health care, health promotion and health protection, from which local governments units, non-government organizations, other private organizations and individual members of civil society will anchor their health programs and strategies;
WHEREAS, to effectively fulfill its refocused mandate, the DOH is required to undergo changes in roles,: functions, organizational processes, corporate values, skills technology and structures;
WHEREAS, Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I Book III of Executive Order No. 292 series of 1987, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, empowers the President of the...
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Executive Order No. 102
Summary of Executive Order No. 102
Mandate (Section 1):
- The Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to provide assistance to local government units (LGUs), people's organizations (POs), and other members of civil society in implementing programs, projects, and services that:
• Promote the health and well-being of every Filipino. (Section 1a)
• Prevent and control diseases among populations at risk. (Section 1b)
• Protect individuals, families, and communities exposed to health hazards and risks. (Section 1c)
• Treat, manage, and rehabilitate individuals affected by disease and disability. (Section 1d)
Roles (Section 2):
• Lead agency in articulating national health objectives to guide local health systems, programs, and services. (Section 2a)
• Direct service provider for specific programs affecting large segments of the population, such as tuberculosis, malaria, schistosomiasis, HIV-AIDS, emerging infections, and micronutrient deficiencies. (Section 2b)
• Lead agency in health emergency response services, including referral and networking systems for trauma, injuries, and catastrophic events. (Section 2c)
• Technical authority in disease control and prevention. (Section 2d)
• Lead agency in ensuring equity, access, and quality of health care services through policy formulation, standards development, and regulations. (Section 2e)
• Technical oversight agency for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of health programs, projects, research, training, and services. (Section 2f)
• Administrator of selected health facilities at sub-national levels that act as referral centers for local health systems, such as tertiary and special hospitals, reference laboratories, training centers, health promotion centers, disease control and prevention centers, and regulatory offices. (Section 2g)
• Innovator of new strategies for responding to emerging health needs. (Section 2h)
• Advocate for health promotion and healthy lifestyles for the general population. (Section 2i)
• Capacity-builder of LGUs, private sector, NGOs, POs, national government agencies in implementing health programs and services through technical collaborations, logistical support, provision of grants and allocations, and other partnership mechanisms. (Section 2j)
• Lead agency in health and medical research. (Section 2k)
• Facilitator of the development of a health industrial complex in partnership with the private sector to ensure self-sufficiency in the production of biologicals, vaccines, drugs, and medicines. (Section 2l)
• Lead agency in health emergency preparedness and response. (Section 2m)
• Protector of standards of excellence in the training and education of health care providers at all levels of the health care system. (Section 2n)
• Implementor of the National Health Insurance Law, providing administrative and technical leadership in health care financing. (Section 2o)
Powers and Functions (Section 3):
• Formulate national policies and standards for health. (Section 3a)
• Prevent and control leading causes of health and disability. (Section 3b)
• Develop disease surveillance and health information systems. (Section 3c)
• Maintain national health facilities and hospitals with modern and advanced capabilities to support local services. (Section 3d)
• Promote health and well-being through public information and provide the public with timely and relevant information on health risks and hazards. (Section 3e)
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve appropriate expenditure patterns in health as recommended by international agencies. (Section 3f)
• Development of sub-national centers and facilities for health promotion, disease control and prevention, standards, regulations, and technical assistance. (Section 3g)
• Promote and maintain international linkages for technical collaboration. (Section 3h)
• Create the environment for the development of a health industrial complex. (Section 3i)
• Assume leadership in health in times of emergencies, calamities, and disasters when the health system fails. (Section 3j)
• Ensure quality of training and health human resource development at all levels of the health care system. (Section 3k)
• Oversee financing of the health sector and ensure equity and accessibility to health services. (Section 3l)
• Articulate the national health research agenda and ensure the provision of sufficient resources and logistics to attain excellence in evidence-based interventions for health. (Section 3m)
Preparation of a Rationalization and Streamlining Plan (Section 4):
• The DOH shall prepare a Rationalization and Streamlining Plan (RSP) to effect efficiency and effectiveness in its activities. (Section 4)
• The RSP shall contain:
• The specific shift in policy directions, functions, programs, and activities/strategies. (Section 4a)
• The structural and organizational shift, stating the specific functions and activities by organizational unit and the relationship of each unit. (Section 4b)
• The staffing shift, highlighting and itemizing the existing filled and unfilled positions. (Section 4c)
• The resource allocation shift, specifying the effects of the streamlined set-up on the agency budgetary allocation and indicating where possible savings have been generated. (Section 4d)
• The RSP shall be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management for approval before implementation. (Section 4)
Redeployment of Personnel (Section 5):
• The redeployment of officials and other personnel based on the approved RSP shall not result in diminution in rank and compensation of existing personnel. (Section 5)
• It shall take into account all pertinent Civil Service laws and rules. (Section 5)
Funding (Section 6):
• The financial resources needed to implement the RSP shall be taken from funds available in the DOH. (Section 6)
• The total requirements for the implementation of the revised staffing pattern shall not exceed available funds for Personnel Services. (Section 6)
Separation Benefits (Section 7):
• Personnel who opt to be separated from the service as a consequence of the implementation of this Executive Order shall be entitled to the benefits under existing laws. (Section 7)
• Those not covered by existing laws shall be entitled to separation benefits equivalent to one month's basic salary for every year of service or proportionate share thereof, in addition to the terminal fee benefits to which he/she is entitled under existing laws. (Section 7)
Implementing Authority (Section 8):
• Following the approved RSP, the DOH Secretary is authorized to determine the type of agencies and facilities necessary to carry out the Department's mandate and roles. (Section 8)
• The DOH Secretary is authorized to pilot test programs and pre-corporatize hospitals, following strictly the principles of efficiency and effectiveness. (Section 8)
Effectivity (Section 9):
• This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 9)
Mandate (Section 1):
- The Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to provide assistance to local government units (LGUs), people's organizations (POs), and other members of civil society in implementing programs, projects, and services that:
• Promote the health and well-being of every Filipino. (Section 1a)
• Prevent and control diseases among populations at risk. (Section 1b)
• Protect individuals, families, and communities exposed to health hazards and risks. (Section 1c)
• Treat, manage, and rehabilitate individuals affected by disease and disability. (Section 1d)
Roles (Section 2):
• Lead agency in articulating national health objectives to guide local health systems, programs, and services. (Section 2a)
• Direct service provider for specific programs affecting large segments of the population, such as tuberculosis, malaria, schistosomiasis, HIV-AIDS, emerging infections, and micronutrient deficiencies. (Section 2b)
• Lead agency in health emergency response services, including referral and networking systems for trauma, injuries, and catastrophic events. (Section 2c)
• Technical authority in disease control and prevention. (Section 2d)
• Lead agency in ensuring equity, access, and quality of health care services through policy formulation, standards development, and regulations. (Section 2e)
• Technical oversight agency for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of health programs, projects, research, training, and services. (Section 2f)
• Administrator of selected health facilities at sub-national levels that act as referral centers for local health systems, such as tertiary and special hospitals, reference laboratories, training centers, health promotion centers, disease control and prevention centers, and regulatory offices. (Section 2g)
• Innovator of new strategies for responding to emerging health needs. (Section 2h)
• Advocate for health promotion and healthy lifestyles for the general population. (Section 2i)
• Capacity-builder of LGUs, private sector, NGOs, POs, national government agencies in implementing health programs and services through technical collaborations, logistical support, provision of grants and allocations, and other partnership mechanisms. (Section 2j)
• Lead agency in health and medical research. (Section 2k)
• Facilitator of the development of a health industrial complex in partnership with the private sector to ensure self-sufficiency in the production of biologicals, vaccines, drugs, and medicines. (Section 2l)
• Lead agency in health emergency preparedness and response. (Section 2m)
• Protector of standards of excellence in the training and education of health care providers at all levels of the health care system. (Section 2n)
• Implementor of the National Health Insurance Law, providing administrative and technical leadership in health care financing. (Section 2o)
Powers and Functions (Section 3):
• Formulate national policies and standards for health. (Section 3a)
• Prevent and control leading causes of health and disability. (Section 3b)
• Develop disease surveillance and health information systems. (Section 3c)
• Maintain national health facilities and hospitals with modern and advanced capabilities to support local services. (Section 3d)
• Promote health and well-being through public information and provide the public with timely and relevant information on health risks and hazards. (Section 3e)
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve appropriate expenditure patterns in health as recommended by international agencies. (Section 3f)
• Development of sub-national centers and facilities for health promotion, disease control and prevention, standards, regulations, and technical assistance. (Section 3g)
• Promote and maintain international linkages for technical collaboration. (Section 3h)
• Create the environment for the development of a health industrial complex. (Section 3i)
• Assume leadership in health in times of emergencies, calamities, and disasters when the health system fails. (Section 3j)
• Ensure quality of training and health human resource development at all levels of the health care system. (Section 3k)
• Oversee financing of the health sector and ensure equity and accessibility to health services. (Section 3l)
• Articulate the national health research agenda and ensure the provision of sufficient resources and logistics to attain excellence in evidence-based interventions for health. (Section 3m)
Preparation of a Rationalization and Streamlining Plan (Section 4):
• The DOH shall prepare a Rationalization and Streamlining Plan (RSP) to effect efficiency and effectiveness in its activities. (Section 4)
• The RSP shall contain:
• The specific shift in policy directions, functions, programs, and activities/strategies. (Section 4a)
• The structural and organizational shift, stating the specific functions and activities by organizational unit and the relationship of each unit. (Section 4b)
• The staffing shift, highlighting and itemizing the existing filled and unfilled positions. (Section 4c)
• The resource allocation shift, specifying the effects of the streamlined set-up on the agency budgetary allocation and indicating where possible savings have been generated. (Section 4d)
• The RSP shall be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management for approval before implementation. (Section 4)
Redeployment of Personnel (Section 5):
• The redeployment of officials and other personnel based on the approved RSP shall not result in diminution in rank and compensation of existing personnel. (Section 5)
• It shall take into account all pertinent Civil Service laws and rules. (Section 5)
Funding (Section 6):
• The financial resources needed to implement the RSP shall be taken from funds available in the DOH. (Section 6)
• The total requirements for the implementation of the revised staffing pattern shall not exceed available funds for Personnel Services. (Section 6)
Separation Benefits (Section 7):
• Personnel who opt to be separated from the service as a consequence of the implementation of this Executive Order shall be entitled to the benefits under existing laws. (Section 7)
• Those not covered by existing laws shall be entitled to separation benefits equivalent to one month's basic salary for every year of service or proportionate share thereof, in addition to the terminal fee benefits to which he/she is entitled under existing laws. (Section 7)
Implementing Authority (Section 8):
• Following the approved RSP, the DOH Secretary is authorized to determine the type of agencies and facilities necessary to carry out the Department's mandate and roles. (Section 8)
• The DOH Secretary is authorized to pilot test programs and pre-corporatize hospitals, following strictly the principles of efficiency and effectiveness. (Section 8)
Effectivity (Section 9):
• This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 9)