Implementing Guidelines on the Licensure and Standards for Hospitals for Regulatory Officer

Administrative Order No. 147 s. 2004: Amending Administrative Order No. 70-A series of 2002 re: Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration, Licensure and Operation of Hospitals and Other Health Facilities in the Philippines

Administrative Order No. 2005-0029: Amendment to Administrative Order No. 147 s. 2004:  Amending Administrative Order No. 70-A series 2002 re: Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration, Licensure and Operation of Hospitals and Other Health Facilities in the Philippines

Administrative Order No. 2005-0029-A:  Addendum to Administrative Order No. 2005-0029 entitled Amendment to Administrative Order No. 147 s. 2004: Amending Administrative Oder No. 70-A s. 2002 re: Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration and Operation of Hospitals and Other Health Facilities in the Philippines

Administrative Order No. 2006-0004:  Guidelines for the Issuance of Certificate of Need to Establish a New Hospital

Administrative Order No. 2006-0004-A:  Amendment to Administrative Order No. 2006-0004:  Guidelines for the Issuance of Certificate of Need to Establish a New Hospital

Administrative Order No. 2007-0021: Harmonization and Streamlining of the Licensure System for Hospitals

Administrative Order No. 2007-0022:  Violations under the One-Stop Shop Licensure System for Hospitals

Administrative Order No. 2007-0023:  Schedule of Fees for the One-Stop Shop Licensure System for Hospitals

Administrative Order No. 2007-0024: Guidelines for the Licensure of Department of Health Hospitals

Administrative Order No. 2007-0041:  Guidelines on the Mandatory Allocation of a Certain Percentage of the Authorized Bed Capacity as Charity Beds in Private Hospitals

Administrative Order No. 2008-0001:  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 Non-Payment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses"

Department Memorandum No. 2008-0020:  Reiterating the Provision of Newborn Screening Services as a Mandatory Licensing Requirement for All Hospitals

Administrative Order No. 2008-0026:  Addendum to the Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9288, Otherwise Known as the "New Born Screening Act of 2004"

Department Memorandum No. 2008-0123:  Newborn Screening Coverage

Department Memorandum No. 2008-0253:  Reiterating the Posting of Schedule of Fees for Laboratory and Other Diagnostic Services of Hospitals and Other Regulated Health Facilities as a Mandatory Requirement for Licensing or Accreditation

Administrative Order No. 2008-0002:  Posting of Schedule of Fees for Laboratory and Other Diagnostic Services of Hospitals and Other Health Facilities

Department Memorandum No. 2007-0099:  Permits Issued by Other National Government Agencies and by Local Government Units

Department Memorandum No. 2009-0042:  Level 1 Hospitals and Other Health Facilities That Do No Have a Pharmacy

Administrative Order No. 2012-0012 : Rules and Regulation Governing the New Classification of Hospitals and Other Health Facilities in the Philippines

• Annex A -  DOH Reference Plan in the Planning and Design of an Operating Room/Theater (ON PROCESS)
• Annex B -  Guidelines on cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Reusable Medical Devices in Hospital Facilities in the Philippines
• Annex C -  Licensing Requirements for Birthing Homes
• Annex D -  DOH Reference Plan in the Planning and Design Guidelines of a Birthing Home (ON PROCESS)
• Annex E -  Annual Statistical Report of Hospitals (ON PROCESS)
• Annex F -  Annual Statistical Report of Birthing Homes (ON PROCESS)
• Annex G -  Format for Reports on Sentinel/Adverse Events
• Annex H -  Format for Reports on Results of Water Analysis
• Annex I -   Format for Reports on Corrective Maintenance of Equipment
• Annex J -   Format for Maintenance and Monitoring of Physical Facility

Downloadable Forms

1. Application for Certificate of Need (CON) for General Hospitals
2. Evaluation Tool - CON
3. Evaluation Tool - CON for concurrent application
4. Licensing Requirements
   • Level 1
   • Level 2
   • Level 3
   • Level 4
5. Guidelines in the Planning and Design of a Hospital and Other Health Facilities
6. Application for Permit to Construct
7. Checklist for Review of Floor Plans
   • Level 1
   • Level 2
   • Level 3
   • Level 4
   • Comments
8. Application for License to Operate a Hospital (Initial and Renewal)
   • Annex A - List of Personnel
   • Annex B - List of Equipment
   • Annex C - List of Equipment, Reagent, Laboratory Ware and Materials for Specific Test
   • Annex D - List of Products
   • Annex E - List of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology Services by Category
   • Annex F - List of Personnel for Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Services
   • Annex G - List of X-ray Machines
   • Annex H - List of Equipment, Laboratory Ware and Materials
   • Annex I - List of Testing Materials
   • Annex J - List of Parameters for each Service Capability
   • Annex K - List of Equipment, Reagent, Laboratory Ware and Materials for Specific Test
9. Affidavit of Undertaking for Renewal of License to Operate a DOH Hospital
10. Assessment Tool (for Facility Owners)
    • Level 1
    • Level 2
    • Level 3
    • Level 4
11. Inspection Tool (for Regulatory Officers)
    • Level 1
    • Level 2
    • Level 3
    • Level 4
12. Summary of Evaluation
13. Statistical Report Form