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 the nurse which include
1. registration of births
2. childs health
3. freedom of expression
4. childs inherent right to life
5. 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 with scientifically and internationally recognized
active ingredients.
Brand name- propriety name given by manufacturer
Essential drug list- list of drugs prepared by DOH on the basis of health 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 is prohibited
2. Understaffing and overstaffing not allowed
3. Due process observed
4. Normal hours of work, overtime pay, night shift dif, salary scale
5. Payment of salaries in legal tender
6. Hazard allowance
7. Right to self organization
RA 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 include
1. preparation of mothers for breastfeeding,
2. latching on ( baby to suck 30 minutes after delivery),
3. rooming in 30 minutes after delivery,
4. breastfeeding for 4-6 months, feed per demand
EO 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 degree
RA 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