Department Circular No. 2023-0481

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Survey on the Compliance of Government-owned Hospitals and Infirmaries on the Establishment of Senior Citizen Ward Pursuant to the Republic Act 9994, Otherwise Known as the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010

Download this issuance: DC No. 2023-0481 dated October 12, 2023

Addressed to DOH executives, HFDB and regional directors, BARMM Ministry of Health, directors and chiefs of government-owned hospitals and infirmaries, local government units, includes the survey tool as Annex A of this issuance, and contact information for submission of accomplished survey forms.

Address further inquiries about this issuance to Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau; their website at hfsrb.doh.gov.ph.

See also: R.A. No. 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act)

PUBLIC ADVISORY

HFDB is different from HFSRB
For concerns related to Permit to Construct, License to Operate and Certificate of Accreditation, and for fact-finding and actions on complaints against hospitals and other health facilities, the responsible office under the Department of Health is the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB). Visit their official website for more information: hfsrb.doh.gov.ph