INFECTION: The invasion and multiplication of microbes in or on body tissues resulting to signs and symptoms and immunologic reactions. INFESTATION: The presence of animal parasites either on the skin or inside the body. Most commonly used to describe invasion of bigger organisms like helminthes and mites. TYPES OF INFECTION: PRIMARY INFECTION The [...]
JOB VACANCIES FOR NURSES AT PHILHEALTH
Last updated on February 6th, 2012 by Franklin Barberan, R.N.
PhilHealth Members Delight: Nearly 600 Nurses to be Deployed as Customer Relations Staff - February 1, 2012 NEARLY 600 registered nurses will soon be recruited and deployed by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to government hospitals nationwide to provide better, more personalized services to members at point-of-service. Under the PhilHealth CARES (PhilHealth Customer Assistance, Relations [...]
PHILIPPINE NURSING LAW: THE EVOLUTION
Last updated on January 29th, 2012 by Franklin Barberan, R.N.
Topnotchers’ Compiled Notes By: Franklin C. Barberan, R.N.- 2nd Place Board Topnotcher Michelle A. Barberan, R.N. 3rd Place Board Topnotcher We compiled this notes about the historical evolution of the Nursing Law from the earliest versions up to the present of what we know as the R.A. 9173. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF NURSING LAWS IN [...]
NURSING RESEARCH: A TOPNOTCHER’S PERSONAL NOTES
Last updated on January 26th, 2012 by Franklin Barberan, R.N.
By: Franklin C. Barberan, R.N.- 2nd Place Board Topnotcher AND Michelle A. Barberan, R.N. 3rd Place Board Topnotcher- Both are graduates of ARELLANO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING WE COMPILED OUR NOTES IN NURSING RESEARCH…. HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU! Nursing research- systematic inquiry to develop knowledge about issues of importance to nurses. Nursing research began with [...]
DETENTION OF PATIENTS DUE TO NON PAYMENT OF BILLS
Last updated on January 24th, 2012 by Franklin Barberan, R.N.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2008 – 0001 January 7, 2008 SUBJECT: Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9439, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting the Detention of Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical [...]
