Transcultural Nursing KMAguinea

Edited by Kyle Aguinea

How long does temporary appointments last for public health workers according to the Civil Service Commission Standards?

3 month - 12 months (Renewable)

Are nurses required to take the Civil Service Examination to work in the public health sector?

No, nurses are civil service eligible after passing the boards based on R.A. 1080

Under Section 5 of R.A. 7305, the local government unit should assign which type of healthcare personnel in rural health clinics?

Medico - Legal Officer

If a Medico - Legal Officer is unavailable, which healthcare personnels are allowed to fill the position, given that they undergone appropriate training?

Rural Health Physician or Resident Physician

How long does a Medico - Legal officer has to be on leave to be substituted by another Medico - Legal?

3 months

Public health workers have security of tenure. They cannot be terminated or dismissed except?

• For cause provided by law

• After due process

If a public health worker is unjustly dismissed, the CSC may order?

• Reinstatement

• No loss of seniority rights

• Backwages

• 12% interest from the time benefits

Which republic act states that every government employee in the Philippines must follow the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees?

RA 6713

What are the due processes in disciplinary action?

• W - Written notice of the charges

• R – Representative of the employee's choice

• I – Information/Evidence must be accessible

• T – Time to prepare a defense

• E – Explain or defend oneself

Workers on ON-CALL status are entitled to how much percentage of their regular wage as on-call pay?

50%

Workers assigned to a 24-hour duty must receive?

An extra day off after duty

Can a nurse manager request a staff nurse to take extra shift without formal authorization?

No

How many months is required until a nurse can refuse extra work if their overtime pay is unpaid?

3 months

Is additional compensation separated from basic salary?

Yes

When is work considered overtime?

When work rendered in a week exceeds 40 hours

How much is the increase of regular wage if a staff nurse is ask to work during their rest day?

50%

Public health workers who work between which hours are entitled to night differentials?

10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

How much is the increase in hourly regular wage at night differentials?

10% + 10% if overtime

Which republic act is Salary Standardization Law?

6758

If a nurse has a post-graduate degree, they are entitled to what percentage of basic salary increase?

2%

Longevity pay is granted for how many years of continuous service?

5 years

How much is the hazard pay for nurses who get paid less than salary grade 19?

25% of basic salary

What is substinence allowance?

Meal allowance given minimum of 50/day

Which public health workers are entitled to Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA)?

Municipal Health Officers and Rural Health Physicians

Is government social insurance program provided by R.A. 11199

Social Security Act of 2018

What are the common SSS benefits?

• Sickness

• Maternity

• Disability

• Retirement

• Death

• Funeral

• Unemployment

PhilHealth is under which republic act?

R.A. 11223 (Univeral Health Care Act)

What does PAG-IBIG stand for?

Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya at Gobyerno

It is a Philippines government program that promotes savings and provides affordable housing and financial assistance.

PAG-IBIG

Which loan provides short-term financial assistance for personal needs?

Multi - Purpose Loan (MPL)

Is a government social insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer from work-related injury.

Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP)

Is a government initiative that ensures the protection, safety, and health of all workers in every workplace.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

Which republic act is the Expanded Maternity Leave Law?

11210

How many days of paid maternity leave is given for live childbirth?

105 days

How many days of paid maternity leave is given for solo mothers under R.A. 8972?

120 days

How many days of paid leave is given for miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy?

60 days

Under R.A. 11210, mothers may take an optional extension of how many days without pay?

30 days

What is Republic Act 8187?

• Paternity Leave Act of 1988

  • Male employee is entitled to seven (7) days of paid paternity leave when his spouse gives birth or suffers from miscarriage.

  • Maximum of 4

Solo parents are entitled to how many days of extra fully-paid working days per year, apart from vacation, sick, maternity, or paternity leave?

7 days

Is a special paid leave granted to women who are victims of physical, psychological, or economic abuse.

VAWC Leave under R.A. 9262

• Up to 10 days of paid leave

Allows qualified women employees to take up to two (2) months of paid leave following a gynecological surgery.

Special Leave for Women

To be eligible for Special Leave for Women, the employee must be;

Completed six (6) months of continuous service for the past 12 months

Are private employees entitled to have bereavement leave?

No

Which Labor Code in the Philippines sets the legal baseline for paid service incentive leaves?

Labor Code 95

It refers to the monetary payment given directly to employees for the works they perform;

• e.g., Basic salary, wages, 13 month pay

Direct Compensation

• “If it’s paid leaves and benefits IT’S NOT DIRECT COMPENSATION

Working on which is days are workers entitled to Premium Pay?

• Rest Day (150%)

• Special Non-working Day (130%)

• Regular Holiday (200%)

• Is a mandatory monetary benefit given to qualified employees.

• Equivalent to 1/12 of an employee’s basic salary earned within a calendar year.

• Paid before December 24 every year

13th Month Pay

Which Presidential Decree is the legal basis of 13th Month Pay?

PD 851

Who are not covered in 13th month pay?

• Government Employees

• Managerial Employees

• Household Helpers

• Workers paid on commission

What are the requirements to be eligible for Service Incentive Leave?

Employees are granted 5 days of paid leave every year after at least 1 year of service.

Who are covered in Service Incentive Leave and Retirement Benefits?

• Private-sector employees

• Part-time employees

What happens to unused service incentive leave?

May be converted to cash at the end of the year

Which republic act governs the Retirement Pay Law?

R.A. 7641

What age is the compulsory retirement?

65 years old

What is the minimum benefit of retirement benefits?

• ½ Month Salary x Years of Service

• A fraction of at least 6 months is considered one whole year.

• Monetary benefits given to employees whose employment is terminated due to authorized causes.

• Granted when the employee loses employment through no fault of their own.

Separation Pay

The Separation Pay is under which Labor Code?

PD 442

What are the requirements to takes the PNLE?

• Be of good moral character

• Hold a BSN degree

• Meet citizenship requirements (Filipino)

What are the passing requirements for PNLE?

• General average of at least 75%

• No rating below 60% in any subject

What do nurses who passed the board receive after oath taking?

• Certificate of Registration

• Professional License

• Professional Identification Card (PIC)

Nurse who haven’t practice for five (5) consecutive years must undergo?

• 1 month of didactic training

• 3 months practicum

Requirements to be a Nursing Faculty;

• Hold a RN license

• At least 1 year of clinical practice

• Be a member of an organization (e.g., PNA, ORNAP)

• Hold a Master’s Degree (Relevant to the field)

Requirements to be a Dean of the College of Nursing;

• Qualifications of a nursing faculty member

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• At least five (5) years in nursing experience

What are the qualifications for Nursing Service Administrators?

• RN license

• At least 2 years experience in nursing service administration

• At least 9 graduate units in management and administration

• Member of a nursing organization

What are the requirements for Chief Nurse?

• Qualifications of Nursing Service Administrator

• 5 years of managerial experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

Violations in the Nursing Act of 2002 (PUFF-SUV)

• P – Practice without a license

• U – Use another person's license

• F – False claim of being an RN

• F – Failure to use a valid license (expired, suspended, or revoked)

• S – Support (assist) illegal nursing practice

• U – Unauthorized review programs

• V – Violate salary and benefit provisions

What is the penalty for violation in nursing practice?

• Fine: 50k - 100k

• Imprisonment: 1 - 6 years