City Health Office - Profile


I. Mandate:

Deliver the basic health services which are promotive, preventive, curative, and to a certain extent, rehabilitative in nature; develop plans and programs involving activities applicable to the city in accordance with plans and programs, evaluate progress of various activities under the implementation against standards, objectives and schedules; compile, tabulate, analyze, and maintain health statistics for health activities in the city; prepare budget of this office; exercise administrative direction, supervision, and control over the rural health units in the city.

II. Vision:

"A healthy citizenry in an environment-friendly populace"


III. Mission:

To safeguard the health of the people by providing basic health services which are adequate and accessible to individuals and families in the community by means acceptable to them, through their participation and at a cost that they can afford.

 

IV. Service Pledge:

1. To reduce the morbidity and mortality due to communicable and noncommunicable diseases;
2. To improve the health status of the constituents by delivering basic health services which are promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative in nature;
3. To strengthen linkages between government agencies and nongovernment organizations;
4. To intensify community participation in the promotion of health programs; and
5. To provide 100% of the population with potable drinking water and provide 100% of the households with sanitary toilet.

 

 

 

 

City Health Office Organizational Chart

 

THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED

City Health Office Citizen's Charter

 

Department:  BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service:  Application for Health Certificates
Client:  Food Handlers, Barbers, Beauticians, Instructors and others, as required by the Sanitation Code of the Philippines
Requirements:     
                                           NEW                                          RENEWAL
Food Handlers
              Chest X-ray result                        Chest X-ray result
                                      Hepatitis A screening                    Hepatitis A screening
                                      Fecalysis result                            Fecalysis result
                                      CBC result                                  Old unexpired health certificate
                                      Urinalysis result                           1 X 1 picture
                                      Drug test result
                                      Valid ID
                                      1 X 1 picture

 Non-Food Workers       Chest X-ray result                        Chest X-ray result
                                      Fecalysis result                            Old unexpired health certificate
                                      CBC result                                  1 X 1 picture
                                      Urinalysis result 
                                      Drug test result
                                      Valid ID
                                      1 X 1 picture

Schedule of Availability: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Total Processing Time: 50 minutes
FEES:  Php 100.00

How to avail of the service:  

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Submits complete requirements to the nurse/midwife on duty

a. Checks requirements
b. Logs in client
c. Takes blood pressure
d. Refers to the Medical Officer

 
Medical Services Division Nurse on duty1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan 15 mins
2 Proceeds to the Medical Officer (MO)

a. Validates requirements
b. Performs physical examination
c. Issues medical certificate slip
d. Advises to pay the medical fee at the Business Tax and Fees Division of the Treasurer’s Office and proceeds to the Environmental Sanitation Division

Medical Services Division
Medical Officer on duty

2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan  15 mins
3 Proceeds to the Business One - Stop Shop (BOSS)

      2 mins
4 Presents the medical certificate slip and pays the medical fee

Refers  to the  payment procedure of the Business Tax & Fees Division - Treasurer’s Office Collecting  Officer Business One-Stop Shop Temporary Building 5 mins
5 Proceeds to the Environmental Sanitation Division of the City Health Office

  Environmental Sanitation Division 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 2 mins
6 Presents Medical Fee receipt and all requirements.

a. Prepares Health Certificate
b. Records Health Certificate
Environmental Sanitation Division 1st Floor, City Health Office Building  10 mins
7 Signs releasing logbook a.Releases the Health Certificate Environmental Sanitation Division 1st Floor, City Health Office Building  1 min

 

Frontline Service: Application for Water Potability Certificate
Clients: Owners of Water Refilling Stations FEE: Php 65.00
Requirements: Latest Water Analysis Result (Bacteriological & Physico-Chemical Analysis)
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday
Total Processing Time: 19 minutes

How to Avail of the Service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1

Submits the requirements to the Sanitation Inspector(SI) on duty

a. Validates the submitted requirements

b. Issues a payment slip Environmental Sanitation Division

 
Sanitation Inspector on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins
2

Presents payment slip and pays the Certificate of Water Potability fee

Refers to payment procedure of the  Business Tax & Fees Division - Treasurer’s Office Collecting  Officer Business One-Stop Shop Temporary Building

 5 mins
3 Returns to the Environmental Sanitation Office

      2 mins
4 Presents the Official Receipt

a. Prepares the Certificate of Water Potability
b. Registers the name of establishment in the logbook
c. Releases the certificate

Environmental Sanitation Division
Sanitation Inspector

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins

 

Frontline Service: Filing of complaints regarding sanitation issues
Client: Batangas City residents
Requirement: Letter of Complaint
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00
Total Processing Time: 1- 10 days (depending on the complexity of complaint)

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Proceeds to the Environmental Sanitation Division to file complaints

a.Determines nature of complaints

 

Environmental Sanitation Division
Sanitation Inspector assigned

1st Floor,
City Health Office Building
20 mins
2

Fills up Complaint
Form

a. Hands out Complaint Form
b. Logs in complaint/s

1st Floor,
City Health Office Building

   5 mins
3

Inquires for inspection
schedule

a.Advises client on inspection schedule/ to wait for further notice




a. Coordinates with other concerned agencies /Barangay Council
b. Inspects the incident
c. Prepares inspection report
d. Arranges meeting with complainant and person being complained

Environmental Sanitation Division
Sanitation Inspector
Barangay Council

Other concerned agencies

1st Floor,
City Health Office Building



1st Floor, City Health Office
Building/
Barangay Hall

 

5 mins
4 Appears at place and time scheduled by the Sanitation Inspector

a. Explains the findings of the inspection


b. Recommends corrective measures, if necessary

c. Mediates to resolve dispute between the two parties

 

a.Environmental Sanitation Division

b. Barangay Council

c. Other concerned agencies

1st Floor,
City Health Office Building/ Barangay Hall

 

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Application for Death Certificate
Client: Relative of the deceased
Requirements: Certification from Barangay Officials stating that the death occurred at home
                        Medical records from the hospital of last confinement or Attending Physician
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Burial Permit (for interment in Batangas City)                      FEES: Php 75.00
Death Certificate                                                                             Php 65.00
Total Processing Time: 49 minutes
How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Submits the necessary requirements

a. Checks & interviews the relative
b. Fills up information sheet
c. Advises to proceed to the Medical Officer to determine the cause of death

 

Administrative Division
*Administrative Staff

1st Floor,
City Health Office Building

5 mins
2

Proceeds to the Medical Services Division for interview regarding the cause of death.

 

    2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan  5 mins
3 Presents the information sheet to the Medical Officer

a. Interviews the client regarding the circumstances of death

b. Writes the cause of death and signs on the information sheet

c. Advises to return to the Administrative Division

 

Medical Services Division

Medical Officer

 


Medical Staff

2nd  Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan 10 mins
4 Returns to the Administrative Division    

1st Floor,         City Health Office  Building

 

2 mins
5 Submits the signed information sheet a.Prepares  the Death Certificate

Administrative Division         Administrative Staff

 

1st  Floor, City Health Office   Building 15 mins
6

 

a. Advises to wait for the certificate to be reviewed and signed by the Medical Officer

b. Gives the signed Death Certificate and advises to pay the Burial Permit and Registration Fee at the City Treasurer’s Office

 

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st  Floor, City Health Office   Building 6 mins
7

Receives the Death Certificate & proceeds to the Business One-Stop Shop

 

      2 mins
8 Presents the Death Certificate and pays the Registration & Burial Permit fees  Refers to payment procedures of the Business Tax & Fees Division - City Treasurer’s Office

City Treasurer’s Office
Collecting Officer

 

Business One-Stop Shop Temporary Building  2 mins
9

Returns to the City Health Office - Administrative Division

 

      2 mins
10 Presents receipt for Registration and Burial payment

a. Writes Official Receipt number on the Death Certificate

b. Gets a copy of the certificate

c. Gives back the remaining copies of the certificate

d. Advises to proceed to the City Civil Registrar’s Office to register the Death Certificate

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 2 mins

 

Frontline Service: Death Certificate Review ( Hospital Death)
Client: Relative of the deceased
Requirement: Death Certificate from hospital
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Burial Permit Fee (for Batangas City interment)                                  FEE - Php 75.00
Death Certificate -                                                                                       Php 65.00
Total Processing Time: 23 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Submits the Death Certificate

a. Checks the correctness of the Death Certificate.

b. Advises to wait for review of the Death Certificate

 

 

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st Floor, City Health Office Building

3 mins
2 Waits for the review of certificate

a. Types the name of the physician who will review and sign the Death Certificate

b. Brings the certificate to the physician for review and signature

c. Gives the signed Death Certificate and advises to pay the Burial Permit and Registration fees at the City Treasurer’s Office

 
Administrative Division
Administrative Staff
   10 mins
3 Receives the Death Certificate and proceeds to the  Business One – Stop Shop Temporary Building

      2 mins
4 Presents the Death Certificate and pays the Registration & Burial Permit fees Refers  to payment procedures of  the Business Tax & Fees Division - City Treasurer’s Office Collecting Officer Business –One-Stop Shop Temporary Building

5 mins
5 Returns to the City Health Office, Administrative Division

      2 mins
6 Presents  receipt for Burial & Registration payment

a. Writes Official Receipt number on the Death Certificate
b. Gets copy of the certificate
c. Gives back the remaining copies of the certificate
d. Advises to proceed to the City Civil Registrar’s Office to register the Death Certificate

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st  Floor, City Health Office   Building 1 min

 

Frontline Service: Application for Transfer Permit for the Deceased
Client: Relative of the deceased
Requirement: Death Certificate FEES – Php 75.00
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 24 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Submits the accomplished Death Certificate

a. Checks the Death Certificate

b. Issues payment slip and advises the client to proceed to the City Treasurer’s Office for payment

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st Floor,  City Health Office Building 5 mins
2 Proceeds to the Business One-Stop Shop    


 2 mins
3 Presents payment slip and pays appropriate fees Refers to payment procedure of the Business Tax & Fees Division of the City Treasurer’s Office Collecting Agent Business One-Stop Shop Temporary Building 5 mins
4 Returns to the City Health Office, Administrative Division       2 mins
5 Presents the Official Receipt

a. Accepts receipts and processes Transfer Permit

b. Releases Transfer Permit and advises the client to proceed to the City Civil Registrar’s Office for registration

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st Floor, City Health Office Building

10 mins

 

Frontline Service: Application for Exhumation Permit/Open Internment/Open Transfer – same cemetery
Client: Relative of the deceased
Requirement: Death Certificate of the deceased to be exhumed
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday FEES: Php 150.00
Total Processing Time: 20 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Submits  Death Certificate of the deceased to be exhumed

a. Assesses/reviews the Death Certificate if exhumation can be done.
b. Issues payment slip and advises the client to proceed to the City Treasurer’s Office



Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st Floor, City Health Office  Building

3 mins
2

Gets payment slip and proceeds to the Business One-Stop Shop

 

   

 2 mins
3 Presents payment slip and pays appropriate fees Refers to payment procedure of the Business Tax & Fees Division of the City Treasurer’s Office Collecting Officer

Business One-Stop Shop Temporary Building

 

5 mins
4

Gets Official Receipt and returns to the City Health Office, Administrative Division

 

      2 mins
5 Presents receipt

a. Accepts receipt and processes the Exhumation Permit

b. Releases Exhumation Permit

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st Floor, City Health Office  Building 8 mins

 

Frontline Service: Request for Use of Ambulance
Client: Batangas City residents
Requirement: Referral Letter from the City Mayor
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 20 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Approaches the Officer-In-Charge

a. Accepts referral letter

b. Interviews the client

c. Checks the availability of the ambulance and driver

d. Prepares the trip ticket and travel order

e. Hands over the trip ticket for the client to sign

Administrative Division
Officer-In-Charge

1st Floor, City Health Office  Building 15 mins
2 Signs trip ticket

a. Briefs the client on the conditions for the use of ambulance

b. Gives instructions to the driver regarding his trip

Officer- In- Charge 1st Floor, City Health Office   Building

 5 mins

 

Frontline Service: Application for Medical Certificate for Employment and School Enrolment
Client: Job Applicants and Students
Requirement: Drug Test, Chest X-Ray, Valid I.D, Complete Blood Count, Fecalysis, Urinalysis
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday FEES: Php 100.00
Total Processing Time: 51 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Submits complete requirements to the nurse/midwife on duty

a. Checks requirements
b. Logs in client
c. Takes blood pressure
d. Refers to the medical officer

Medical Services Division
Medical Staff

1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan


15 mins
2 Proceeds to the Medical Officer

a. Validates requirements
b. Performs physical examination
c. Issues medical certificate slip
d. Advises to pay the medical fee at the Business Tax and Fees Division of the Treasurer’s Office

 

Medical Services Division
Medical Staff

2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan


 15 mins
3

Proceeds to the Business One - Stop Shop

 

      2 mins
4 Presents medical certificate slip and pays the medical fee. Refers to payment procedure of the Business Tax & Fees Division - Treasurer’s Office Collecting  Officer

Business One-Stop Shop Temporary Building

 

5 mins
5

Returns to the City Health Office, Administrative Division

 

   

1st floor, City Health Office Building

2 mins
6 Presents  medical fee receipt  and medical certificate slip

a. Processes Health Certificate
b. Brings the Health Certificate to the Medical Officer for signature

 

Administrative Division
Administrative Staff

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 10 mins
7 Signs in the releasing logbook and gets certificate Logs and releases the health certificate     2 mins

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of Medical Consultation
Client: Patients
Requirement: Barangay Certificate, Individual Treatment Record, Laboratory Results
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 41 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Approaches the health worker on duty

a. Receives the client

b. Gives number and advises the client to wait for his number to be called



Medical Services Division 1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan


1 min
2 Proceeds to the front desk if number is called

a. Checks client’s requirements and prepares the Individual Treatment Record

b. Takes and records vital signs of client

c. Directs again the client to his/her seat and wait for his/her number to be called

Medical Services Division 1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan

 10 mins
3

Proceeds to the Medical Officer (except for PWDs, pregnant and senior citizen patients who are attended and treated by the Medical Officer at the ground floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan)

a. Assesses and examines the client

b. Prescribes medications

c. Gives health teachings

d. Directs clients to the pharmacy for their medicines

Medical Services Division 2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan 30 mins

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of Oral Examination
Client: Patient
Requirements: Barangay Clearance
Residence Certificate
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 26 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Registers/ presents requirements

Records the personal data of the patient

Dental Services Division
-Dental Aide on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building




3 mins
2 Submits to interview Takes the  medical and dental history of the patient

Dental Services Division
-Dentist on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building


 4 mins
3 Submits to blood pressure taking

Takes  blood pressure of patient

a. Performs oral examination for final diagnosis

b. Prescribes medicine, if necessary

c. Issues certification upon request

Dental Services Division
-Dental Aide on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 4 mins
4 Submits to dental procedure  

Dental Services Division
-Dentist on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 15 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Tooth Extraction
Client: Patient
Requirement: Barangay Clearance and Residence Certificate
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 46 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Registers/Presents requirements

Records the personal data of the patient

Dental Services Division
-Dental Aide on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building

3 mins
2 Submits to interview Takes the medical and dental history of the patient

Dental Services Division
-Dentist on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building


 4 mins
3 Submits to blood pressure taking Takes the blood pressure

Dental Services Division
-Dental Aide on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 4 mins
4 Submits to dental procedure

a. Performs oral examination for final diagnosis

b. Administers anesthesia

c. Performs extraction procedure

Dental Services Division
-Dentist on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 30 mins
5 Rests after procedure

a. Prescribes medicine

b. Gives referral/ certification, if necessary

c. Gives home care instructions

d. Advises patient to proceed to the pharmacy for the medicine

Dental Services Division
-Dentist on Duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of Clinical Microscopy Examinations
Client: Those with signs & symptoms of illness & those seeking medical clearance for employment
Requirements: Laboratory Request
                        Receipt of Payment or Senior Citizen ID, Philhealth Card,
                        Member Data Record, 4P’s ID, People with Disability ID,
                        Certificate of Indigency from the CSWDO (for indigents)
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday
                        Urinalysis                                            FEES - Php 40.00
                        Fecalysis                                                          Php 40.00
                        Pregnancy Test                                                   Php 80.00
Total Processing Time: 1 hr. & 59 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents lab. request

a. Checks for the completeness of details

b. Assesses if the patient is free of charge or with pay


> if free of charge – ask for the copy of the requirements

> if with pay - advises for payment procedure

c. Returns the request upon assessment

d. Advises patient for payment procedure

Laboratory  staff on duty

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




10 mins
2

Proceeds to the City Treasurer’s Office

  City Treasurer’s Office

   2 mins
3 Pays the required amount   City Treasurer’s Office 

5 mins
4 Returns to the Laboratory Division

      2 mins
5 Presents laboratory requests, official receipts/photocopied requirement

a. Accepts requests, official receipts/ photocopied requirements

b. Reviews and checks the request form for the accuracy of details

c. Instructs patient for proper specimen collection

d. Advises patient to
submit specimen upon collection

Laboratory staff on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins
6 Submits specimen

c. Receives and checks the adequacy of the sample
d. Registers in the log book
e. Labels specimen with the corresponding code
f. Advises to return after one hour for the result

Laboratory staff  on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 90 mins
7 Claims the result and signs in the releasing logbook

a. Releases the official result
b. Advises patient to sign in the releasing logbook
c. Instructs patient to bring the result to the requesting physician

Laboratory staff on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Hematologic Examinations
Client: Those with signs & Symptoms of illness & those seeking medical clearance for employment
Requirement: Laboratory Request
Receipt of Payment or Senior Citizen ID, Philhealth Card, Member Data Record
4P’s ID, People with Disability ID, Certificate of Indigency from the CSWDO (for indigents)
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday
Complete Blood Count                                                             FEES - Php 85.00
Platelet Count                                                                                 - 75.00
White Blood Cell Count                                                                    - 60.00
Hemoglobin                                                                                    - 50.00
Hematocrit                                                                                     - 50.00
Differential Count                                                                            - 50.00                                                  
Total Processing Time: 2 hours

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents laboratory request

a. Checks for the completeness of details
b. Assesses if the patient is free of charge or with pay

> if free of charge – ask for the copy of the requirements

> if with pay - advises for payment procedure

a. Returns the request upon assessment
b. Advises the patient for payment procedure
c. Advises to return upon payment

 

Laboratory  staff on duty

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




10 mins
2

Proceeds to the City Treasurer’s Office

  City Treasurer’s Office

   2 mins
3 Pays the corresponding fee  

City Treasurer’s Office - Pay & Claim

 People’s Quadrangle 5 mins
4

Returns to the Laboratory Division

 

      2 mins
5 Presents the receipt/photocopied requirement

a. Accepts requests, official receipts/ photocopied requirements
b. Reviews and checks the request form for the accuracy of details
c. Registers in the logbook
d. Prepares patient for blood extraction

 

Laboratory staff 

 

 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 6 mins
6 Submits specimen

c. Receives and checks the adequacy of the sample
d. Registers in the log book
e. Labels specimen with the corresponding code
f. Advises to return after one hour for the result

Laboratory staff  on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 90 mins
7 Claims the result and signs in the releasing logbook

a. Releases the official result
b. Advises patient to sign in the releasing logbook
c. Instructs patient to bring the result to the requesting physician

Laboratory staff on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Serologic Examinations (Hepatitis B/HIV/TP – Syphilis (screening tests), Blood Typing and RH Typing
Client: Those with signs and symptoms of illness and those seeking medical clearance for employment
Requirement: Laboratory Request, Voluntary Counselling and Testing Consent Form (VCT) and Official Receipt, People with Disability ID, Certificate of Indigency from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (for indigents)
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Fees: HbSAg Screening Test                                            FEES - Php 130.00
TP-Syphilis Screening Test                                                                130.00
HIV Screening Test                                                                          300.00
Blood Typing                                                                                     75.00
Total Processing Time: 2 hours

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents laboratory request / Voluntary Counselling and Testing  Consent Form (HIV Screening Test)

a. Checks for the completeness of details/VCT form upon assessment
b. Assesses if the patient is free of charge or with pay

a. if free of charge – ask for the copy of the requirements

b. if with pay - advises for payment procedure

c. Returns the request upon assessment
d. Advises patient for payment procedure

Laboratory  staff 

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




10 mins
2

Proceeds to the City Treasurer’s Office

  City Treasurer’s Office

   2 mins
3 Pays the corresponding fee   City Treasurer’s Office 

5 mins
4 Returns to the Laboratory Division

      2 mins
5 Presents laboratory requests, official receipts/photocopied requirement

a. Accepts requests, official receipts/ photocopied requirements

b. Reviews and checks the request form for the accuracy of details

c. Instructs patient for proper specimen collection

d. Advises patient to
submit specimen upon collection

Laboratory staff on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 6 mins
6 Submits specimen

c. Receives and checks the adequacy of the sample
d. Registers in the log book
e. Labels specimen with the corresponding code
f. Advises to return after one hour for the result

Laboratory staff  on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 90 mins
7 Claims the result and signs in the releasing logbook

a. Releases the official result
b. Advises patient to sign in the releasing logbook
c. Instructs patient to bring the result to the requesting physician

Laboratory staff on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Chemistry Examinations
Client: Patients seeking for medical consultation
Requirement: Laboratory request and Receipt of payment, ID card (Senior Citizen, PhilHealth, PWD, 4P’s)
Certification of Indigency from the City Social Welfare and Development Office & MDR
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Examinations: FBS                                                           FEES Php 90.00
Cholesterol                                                                                     90.00
Creatinine                                                                                      90.00
Triglyceride                                                                                  120.00
HDL                                                                                             130.00
LDL                                                                                             130.00
SGOT                                                                                          150.00
SGPT                                                                                          150.00
BUA                                                                                             90.00
BUN                                                                                             90.00
HbA1C- Free of Charge
Total Processing Time: 1 day

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents laboratory request

a. Checks for the completeness of details
b. Assesses if the patient is free of charge or with pay

> if free of charge – ask for the copy of the requirements
> if with pay - advises for payment procedure

a. Returns the request upon assessment
b. Advises patient for payment procedure

 

Laboratory  staff on duty

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




10 mins
2

Proceeds to the City Treasurer’s Office

  City Treasurer’s Office

   2 mins
3 Pays the required amount   City Treasurer’s Office 

5 mins
4 Returns to the Laboratory Division

      2 mins
5 Presents laboratory requests, official receipts/photocopied requirement

a. Accepts requests, official receipts/ photocopied requirements

b. Reviews and checks the request form for the accuracy of details

c. Instructs patient for proper specimen collection



Laboratory staff on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 6 mins
6 Submits specimen

a. Receives and checks the adequacy of the sample
b. Registers in the log book
c. Labels specimen with the corresponding code
d. Advises to return after one hour for the result

Laboratory staff  on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 90 mins
7 Claims the result and signs in the releasing logbook

a. Releases the official result
b. Advises patient to sign in the releasing logbook
c. Instructs patient to bring the result to the requesting physician

Laboratory staff on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Sputum Examination
Client: TB symptomatic patient ages 7 years old and above
Requirement: Laboratory request and NTP Identification Card
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 10:30 am, Monday to Friday
Fees: Free of Charge
Total Processing Time: 3 days & 12 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents laboratory request

Accepts, reviews and checks laboratory request form if properly and completely filled out with all the necessary data

Laboratory  staff on duty

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




10 mins
2

Submits the specimen

 a. Receives and checks the adequacy of the sample
b. Registers in the logbook
c. Labels specimen with the corresponding code
d. Advises the patient to return after 3 days for the result at the TB clinic
Laboratory staff on duty

1st Floor, City Health Office Building

3 days

3 Claims the result  

 TB Clinic, 1st  Floor, Gusaling  Pangkalusugan, 2 mins

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of X-ray Services
Client: Patients and Job Applicants
Requirement: X-ray Exam Request
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

FEES: Chest PA view- Php 140.00; Chest APL view- Php 160.00; Chest PAL view- Php 240.00; Apicolordotic view- Php 90.00; Skull APL view- Php 190.00; PNS series- Php 260.00; Mastoid series- Php 500.00; Nasal bone- Php 200.00; Maxilla Mandible- Php 190.00; Cervical APL- Php 200.00; Thoracic- Php 200.00; Lumbar- Php 400.00; Lumbosacral APL- Php 400.00; Sacrum/Coccyx- Php 200.00; Plain Abdomen/KUB- Php 200.00; Shoulder Joint- Php 150.00; T-Cage- Php 150.00; Clavicle- Php 150.00; Humerus- Php 170.00; Elbow APL- Php 150.00; Forearm APL- Php 170.00; Wrist APL- Php 110.00; Hand apo- Php 110.00; Pelvis AP- Php 150.00; Hip Joint- Php 170.00; Femur- Php 170.00; Knee APL- Php 150.00; Leg APL- Php 170.00; Ankle APL- Php 150.00; Foot apo- Php 150.00

Total Processing Time: 1day & 17 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents  request

a. Checks for the completeness of details
b. Assesses if the patient is free of charge or with pay
> if free of charge – asks for the copy of the requirements
> if with pay - advises for payment procedure
c. Returns the request upon assessment
d. Instructs the patient on payment procedures
e. Advises to return upon payment
Radiology Technician on duty

 

Laboratory  staff on duty

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




8 mins
2

Proceeds to the City Treasurer’s Office

  City Treasurer’s Office

   2 mins
3 Pays the required amount   City Treasurer’s Office 

5 mins
4 Returns to the Laboratory Division

      2 mins
5

Presents the receipt/ submits the photocopies of the requirements for free examination

a. Accepts receipts and requests
b. Reviews and checks for the accuracy of details
c. Encodes data
d. Labels the plate with corresponding code



Radiology Technician on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins
6

Submits for examination

a. Instructs the patient for the procedure
b. Performs the requested x-ray procedure and processing
c. Advises the patient to claim the result on the following day
d. Records and files the result



Radiology Technician on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 5 mins
7

Claims the result

a. Releases official result
b. Instructs patient to sign in the releasing logbook
c. Instructs patient to bring the result to the requesting physician

Radiology Technician on duty 1st Floor, City Health Office Building 4 mins

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of Free Medicine
Client: Patients
Requirement: Prescription
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 10 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents prescription

a. Accepts and evaluates prescription
b. Verifies the prescription
c. Prepares the medicine

 

Pharmacy Division

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




6 mins
2

Accepts complete dose of medicine

a. Dispenses medicine
b. Educates and counsels patient on how to take the medicine

Pharmacy Division  1st Floor, City Health Office Building  4 mins

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of Diet Counselling
Client: Underweight, Overweight, Hypertensive and Diabetic patients
Requirement: Referral Slip
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Fees: No payment required
Total Processing Time : 1 hour

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents the referral slip from the attending physician to the Registered Nutritionist/ Dietician (Nutrition Officer III & IV)

a. Assesses the patient by taking his/her height and weight
b. Counsels the patient with the proper diet
c. Gives instructions to the patient on how to use the dietary guide

 

Nutrition Division


Nutrition Officer III

Nutrition Officer IV

2nd Floor, 2nd to the last door of  the City Health Office Building



1 hr

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of Pre-Marriage Counselling(PMC)
Client: Couple applying for a Marriage License (18 years old and above)
Requirement: City Civil Registrar’s Office Endorsement (PMC)/ PMC fee payment/ personal
appearance of couple applicant
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday FEES: Php 50.00
Total Processing Time: 3 hrs & 11 min.

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents endorsements and Official Receipt to POPCOM personnel on duty

a. Accepts and checks applicants’ requirements

b. Interviews and schedules applicants for PMC seminar

* 18 – 24 years old, every Wednesday and Thursday - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

* 25 years old and above, Tuesdays- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Instructs 18-24 year-old applicants to proceed to the City Social Welfare and Development Office for counselling schedule

Population Program Division-
Office Personnel on duty







Personnel on duty

2nd Floor,  last door of  the City Health Office Building



6 mins












1 min
2

Attends the scheduled PMC seminar



Conducts pre- marriage counselling seminar

PMC counsellor assigned



   3 hrs
3

Receives PMC certificates

a. Issues PMC certificates

b. Instructs applicants to proceed to the City Civil Registrar’s Office for filing of marriage license

Personnel on duty

4 mins

 

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Batangas City Health Card
Client: Indigent Families
Requirement: City Mayor’s Referral (written or verbal), Voter’s Registration Record/ Voter’s ID,
Marriage Contract, Barangay Clearance, Birth Certificate of Dependents, (2) 1x1
picture, requirement’s list
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time:

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Presents referral from City Mayor

a. Receives referral and records client information

b. Explains that the BCH Staff will conduct home visit.

Qualified clients will receive a  list of requirements including a scheduled date for application

Batangas City Health Card Office

2nd Floor, City Health Office  Building



3 mins
2

Presents  complete documents (Couple)

a. Assesses and accepts documents

b. Issues information sheet

Batangas City Health Card Office

2nd Floor, City Health Office  Building


 2 mins
3 Accomplishes the information sheet

Assists the client

Batangas City Health Card Office

2nd Floor, City Health Office  Building


5 mins
4

Submits information sheet

a. Checks the information sheet

b. Conducts briefing/orientation for the use of the health card

c. Issues the health card

Batangas City Health Card Office 2nd Floor, City Health Office  Building 10 mins

 

Department: BATANGAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Frontline Service: Availment of Pre-natal Check up
Client: Pregnant women of Batangas City
Requirement:
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 30 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Proceeds to health worker on duty and presents Mother and Child book

a. Interviews and records the obstetrical history of the client
b. Takes vital signs
c. Performs routine pre-natal check up:

a. Performs Leopold’s Manuever
b. Takes fetal heartbeat
c. Performs fundic height measurement
d. Injects tetanus toxoid, if applicable
e. Gives nutritional supplements
f. Conducts health teaching
g. Gives home instructions

h. Schedules follow-up check up
i. Refers to medical officer, if complications are noted

Nursing Division

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




30 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Natal Care
Client: All pregnant women of Batangas City
Requirement: None
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: Varies on the parity of client

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Proceeds to the Health Worker on Duty

a. Assesses the client, takes and records vital signs

b. Monitors progress of labor and delivery

c. Issues Vitamin A and Ferrous sulfate tablet

d. Schedules next follow-up visit

e. Refers client to hospital of choice if complications arise during labor and delivery

 

Nursing Division

Different Barangay Health Stations



Varies on the parity of client

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Post-Partum Care
Client: All post partum women of Batangas City
Requirement: Mother and Child Book
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 30 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Proceeds to health worker on duty and presents Mother and Child book

a. Assesses client, takes and records vital signs
b. Registers client in the Target Client List
c. Checks clients for:
Vaginal bleeding
Uterine firmness
d. Initiates breastfeeding
e. Issues micronutrient supplies
f. Conducts health teachings and gives home instructions
g. Schedules next post-partum visit

 

Nursing Division

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




30 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Newborn Screening Test
Client: Newborn: 48 hours to 72 hours after birth
Requirement: None
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 40 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Approaches the midwife on duty

a. Assesses and registers qualified newborn

b. Fills out newborn screening test forms

c. Performs proper blood extraction procedure and processing of specimen

d. Sends the specimen to the proper agency through courier

e. Conducts health teachings to the mother

f. Schedules next visit to claim result

Nursing Division

Different Barangay Health Stations




40 mins

 

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Immunization Services
Client: 0-1 year old
Requirement: None for the first visit in the Health Facility
Early Childhood Care and Development Card (ECCD) for the second visit onwards
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 40 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Approaches the health worker on duty

> New Registrants
- interviews and fills out ECCD Card

> Old Clients
- evaluates previous immunization on the ECCD Card

- assesses and directs clients to the health worker for taking of vital signs

 

Nursing Division

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




17 mins
2

Approaches the midwife on duty & presents the ECCD Card

 a. Evaluates and injects appropriate vaccines to be given on the said schedule

b. Conducts health teachings, gives home care instructions and medicines

c. Schedules next check-up



   23 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Fully Immunized Certificate
Client: School Entrant
Requirement: Early Childhood Care and Development Card (ECCD) FEES – Php 50.00
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 37 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Proceeds to assigned clerk

a. Checks/ assesses ECCD Card or Immunization Record from the midwife
b. Encodes data and prints completed form
c. Brings the completed form to the assigned personnel for signing
d. Instructs the client on payment procedures

 

Administrative Division

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




25 mins
2

Proceeds to the Treasurer’s Office and pays the
required amount



  City Treasurer’s Office

   8 mins
3 Proceeds to the Nursing Division

 

2 mins
4 Presents official  receipt and other requirements

a. Receives official receipt/s

b. Releases Fully Immunized Certificate to the client

Nursing Division

1st Floor, City Health Office Building

2 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Reproductive Health Services
Client: All women of reproductive age
All male capable of reproduction
Requirement: None
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 20 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Proceeds to service provider on duty

a. Takes medical, obstetrical and gynecological history

b. Registers in the Family Planning Service Report form

c. Takes and records vital signs

d. Administers preferred/chosen family planning method

e. Gives health teachings

f. Schedules next visit

g. Refers to a specialist or another health facility, if chosen method cannot be provided

 

Nursing Division

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




20 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Anti-TB Drugs for Children and Adult
Client: Children 0-9 years old who display at least (3) of the following (6) symptoms:
Cough or wheezing for (2) weeks or more, unexplained fever, sudden weight loss, failure
to gain weight, loss of appetite, failure to regain previous state of health after viral
infection, not responding well to antibiotic treatment for 1 week
Adult 10 years old and above with two weeks cough or more
Requirement: Children - Chest X-ray result, Tuberculin Skin Test Result (710mm)
Adult – Sputum Exam Result, Chest X-ray and Barangay TB Clearance
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 50 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Approaches the health worker on duty and presents the requirements

a. Checks/verifies the requirements

b. Takes vital signs and interviews patient

c. Accomplishes the Individual Treatment Record form

d.Refers patient to medical officer on duty

 

Nursing Division

1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan




10 mins
2

Approaches the medical officer on duty and presents the Individual Treatment Record  & requirements

a. Reviews the requirements and Individual Treatment Record

b. Conducts physical examination and consultation

c. Records pertinent findings on the Individual Treatment Record

d. Refers the patient to the health worker on duty

Medical Services Division

 2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan  15 mins
3 Approaches the health worker on duty and presents his/her Individual Treatment Record

a. Reviews the Individual Treatment Record

b. Carries out the doctor’s order

c. Registers the patient in the TB in Adult/Children Registry Book and Treatment Card, if eligible

d. Issues take home medicines

e. Gives instructions on dosage of medicines

f. Explains side effects & mode of transmission

g. Gives advice on nutrition & diet

h. Issues Patient’s ID card

i. Schedules next follow-up check up and re- supply of medicines

j. Refers patient to pulmonologist, if patient’s condition doesn’t improve after six months

Nursing Division (TB DOTS Clinic)

25 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Work Permit
Client: Registered Female Sex Worker
Requirement: Birth Certificate FEES - Php 100.00
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Total Processing Time: 92 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Approaches the health worker on duty and presents the requirement

a. Checks the requirement, interviews & registers client for pre-test counselling and conducts health teachings

a. Assigns client with a code number to ensure the confidentiality

b. Refers client to SHC physician

Social Hygiene Clinic (SHC)

1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan



2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan
35 mins
2

Proceeds to the Social Hygiene Clinic

a. Conducts complete physical
examination and consultation

b. Evaluates all laboratory results

c. Issues request for work permit

Social Hygiene Clinic (SHC)

2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan  20 mins
3 Proceeds to the City Treasurer's Office and pays the required amount

  City Treasurer’s Office 

1st Floor, City Health Office Building 7 mins
4 Proceeds to Window 2 (Environmental Sanitation Division) and presents the Official Receipt

a. Assesses requirements and checks if medical certificate slip is issued

b. Issues medical certificate form and refers client back to SHC physician

Environmental Sanitation Division   2 mins
5

Proceeds to Social Hygiene Clinic and approaches the
physician

Verifies the medical certificate form and affixes signature and refers to SHC Nurse

 

Social Hygiene Clinic (SHC)

2nd Floor, Gusaling
Pangkalusugan

5 mins
6 Proceeds to Social Hygiene Clinic Nurse

a. Conducts post test counselling and health education

b. Releases work permit and schedules next visit



Social Hygiene Clinic (SHC) 1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan 15 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Anti-Rabies Vaccine
Client: Residents of Batangas City
Requirement: Barangay Clearance
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday and Thursday
Total Processing Time: 35 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Approaches the health worker on duty

a. Checks the requirements and registers clients in the Target Client List

b. Refers client to the medical officer on duty

 

Nursing Division

1st Floor, Animal Bite Center, Gusaling Pangkalusugan




5 mins
2

Proceeds to the medical officer and presents the Individual Treatment Record

a. Conducts thorough assessment/evaluation of client

b. Administers appropriate treatment and refers back the client to the Animal Bite Treatment Center

Medical Services Division

2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan  15 mins
3 Proceeds to the Animal Bite Treatment Center and presents the Individual Treatment Record

a. Administers anti-rabies and Tetanus toxoid Vaccines

b. Conducts health teachings

c. Schedules next follow-up visit

d. Refers client to another institution, if patient’s condition needs Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin Injection

Nursing Division

 1st Floor, Animal Bite Center, Gusaling Pangkalusugan 15 mins

 

Frontline Service: Availment of Antihypoglycemic and Antihypertensive Agents
Client: Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients
Requirement: CVD/DM Form 10 hours fasting
Schedule of Availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Wednesday
Total Processing Time: 35 minutes

How to avail of the service:

STEP NO. CLIENT STEP
AGENCY / LGU Action Office Responsible Location of Office Maximum Duration
1 Proceeds to the health worker on duty and secures number (waits for number to be called then proceeds to nurse on duty)

a. Assesses patient, takes and records vital signs

b. Extracts blood sample (for blood sugar and cholesterol)

c. Records the result in the CVD/DM Form

d. Refers patient to medical officer on duty

 

Nursing Division

1st Floor, City Health Office
Building




15 mins
2

Proceeds to the medical officer on duty and presents the CVD/DM Form

a. Performs physical examination and management

b. Prescribes medicines

c. Refers to the nurse on duty

Medical Services Division

Medical Officer on duty



2nd Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan   10 mins
3 Proceeds to the  nurse on duty a. Checks the CVD/DM Form 

b. Issues prescribed medicines

c. Conducts health teaching

d. Schedules next follow-up visit

e. Refers patients to specialists, if patient has uncontrolled increase in blood sugar/ hypertension

Nursing Division

1st Floor, Gusaling Pangkalusugan 10 mins