OTHER LAWS AFFECTING NURSING

PD 442 LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES Provides the right of the workers to self-organization and collective bargaining agreement. Provision for a 10% right differential pay for hospital workers. PD 603 CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE Protects and promotes the rights and welfare of children and youth. highlights the role of thenurse which include1. registration of births2. childs health3. freedom of expression4. childs inherent right to life5. basic health services.PD 651 Requires that all health workers shall identify and encourage the registration of all births within 30 days following delivery.PD 1519 MEDICARE BENEFITS TO ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES regardless of status of employment. PD 626 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND STATE INSURANCE FUND. Provide benefits to person covered by SSS and GSIS for immediate injury, illness and disability. RA 6675 GENERICS ACT OF 1998 This promotes, requires and ensures the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic name. Generic name- identification of drugs withscientifically and internationally recognized activeingredients. Brand name- propriety name given by manufacturer Essential drug list- list of drugs prepared by DOH on the basis ofhealth conditions in the Phil.as well as internationally accepted criteria.RA 6758 standardized the salaries of government employees which include the nursing personnel RA 7160 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 This involves the devolution of powers, functions and responsibilities to the local government both rural & urban. The Code aims to transform local government units into self-reliant communities and active partners in the attainment of national goals thru a more responsive and accountable local government structure instituted thru a system of decentralization. Hence, each province, city and municipality has a LOCAL HEALTH BOARD (LHB) which is mandated to propose annual budgetary allocations for the operation and maintenance of their own health facilities.RA 7305 MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS. This act aims: to promote and improve the social and economic well-being of health workers, their living and working conditions and terms of employment; to develop their skills and capabilities in order that they will be more responsive and better equipped to deliver health projects and programs; and to encourage those with proper qualifications and excellent abilities to join and remain in government service. RA 7305 Entitlement and protection:1. Discrimination isprohibited2. Understaffing and overstaffing not allowed3. Due process observed4. Normal hours ofwork, overtime pay, night shift dif, salaryscale5. Payment of salaries inlegal tender6. Hazard allowance7. Right toself organizationRA 7600 ROOMING IN AND BREASTFEEDING ACT OF 1992 provides that babies born in private and government hospitals should be roomed-in with their mothers to promote breastfeeding and ensure safe and adequate nutrition to children Policies include1. preparation of mothers for breastfeeding,2. latching on ( baby tosuck 30 minutes after delivery),3. rooming in30 minutes after delivery,4. breastfeeding for 4-6 months, feed per demandEO 51 MILK CODE Law that ensures safe and adequate nutrition for infants through the promotion of breastfeeding and the regulation of promotion, distribution, selling, advertising, product public relations, and information services artificial milk formulas and other covered products.RA 7432 SENIOR CITIZENS ACT does honor and justice to our peoples long tradition of giving high regard to elderly. 20% discount in all public establishments such as restaurants, pharmacies, public utility vehicles and hospitals PRC Resolution No. 2004-17 Series of 2004 RE-IMPLEMENTED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION requiring sixty (60) credit units for three years for professionals with bachelors degreeRA 6713 Code of conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees Public officials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence and uphold public interest