Administrative Order No. 2022-0051

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Revised National Policy on Infection Prevention and Control in All Public and Private Health Facilities

Download: A.O. No. 2022-0051 dated December 9, 2022

Provides guidance to all public and private health facilities in the effective establishment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program. Applies to DOH central and regional offices, attached agencies and health facilities; other public and private facilities; health professional societies and other stakeholders. Includes minimum requirements for the IPC program according to the core IPC components.