2009 O - 38 - STRENGTHENING CLINICS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OLONGAPO CITY.

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - City Councilor

Hon. John Carlos G. delos Reyes- - “ “

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo- - “ “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - “ “

Hon. Edwin J. Piano- - - - “ “

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - “ “

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - “ “

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - “ “.

Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

None.

WHEREAS, Section 13 of the Philippine Constitution states, “The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.”;

WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code provides that every local government within their respective jurisdictions shall ensure and promote health and safety likewise preserve the comfort and convenience of the inhabitants;

WHEREAS, to provide necessary health facilities to the basic educational institutions shall be of great help to developing and nurturing the youth as future leaders of this nation;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Gina Gulanes-Perez with unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to enact the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 38

(Series of 2009)

AN ORDINANCE STRENGTHENING CLINICS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OLONGAPO CITY

BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT:

SECTION 1. Rationale. This ordinance aspires to enhance the Department of Education and the Olongapo City Government’s current program for the community specifically the children and youth in public academic institutions. There shall be the re-establishment of venues which shall provide the necessary services in systematic monitoring of the children’s physical condition, teaching of health, likewise providing quick response in emergency cases on the students’ day to day activities in school.

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms.

a. Clinic – An area manned by medical personnel who aims to deliver first aid and other health related services to the school populace.

b. Division Clinic – The focal clinic mandated by Department of Education to oversee all health and nutrition related- programs in the public schools.

c. Division Health and Nutrition Personnel – registered dentist and nurses employed on a permanent status by the Department of Education, assigned in the Division Office to perform dental and nursing functions to oversee the implementation of the health and nutrition programs in the public elementary and secondary schools.

d. Nurse – A registered nurse who shall serve in school premises. The nurse can be on a volunteer basis or directly hired. The volunteer nurse may be sourced from James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital or at any Nursing School, who may serve on a rotation and regular basis.

e. Health Coordinator – A teacher duly trained by the Division Clinic who serves as a health provider in each school in addition to her teaching load. He/She shall assist the nurse and other personnel in performing daily functions.

f. Caregiver – Those graduates of Caregiver or Nursing Assistant courses.

g. Caregiver Students – Students who are officially undergoing their on the job training or practicum.

h. Nursing Students – Students who are officially undergoing their on the job training or practicum.

i. First Aid Kit – A set of medicines and equipment provided to each school clinic necessary in the delivery of first aid services to students and other school personnel.

j. Basic First Aid Training – A first aid training provided by the Philippine National Red Cross or any agency duly accredited by the government.

k. Health Teaching – An information dissemination drive like seminars and short term lectures conducted by the clinic personnel to equip the students with necessary health related knowledge in close coordination with the Department of Education and Olongapo City Health Office.

SECTION 3. Clinic. An area within the school campus, which is appropriate for giving first aid treatment and/or proper medication to students/pupils. The venue should be on a conspicuous place, well ventilated, with adequate space and equipped with sufficient first aid medicine, water and other clinical apparatus/equipment.

SECTION 4. Designation and Roles of Clinic Personnel.

Aside from the Department of Education’s Division Health and Nutrition Personnel and health coordinators assigned in each public school, there shall be other personnel to be deployed and appointed:

a. Nurse – At least one registered nurse, hired or volunteer, part time or full time, shall be designated per cluster or group of schools. He/She shall spearhead the provision of nursing services to the pupils and students like first aid, physical assessment and health teaching.

b. Caregiver and Nursing Students –They shall provide assistance to the school nurse in giving medical services to the pupils/students. Likewise, they shall collate all health related information and medical records of pupils/students upon the supervision of the Health Coordinator.

c. Health Coordinator – A teacher, who is trained with first aid and duly designated by the school principal, shall serve as the coordinator between the School Principal and Division Health and Nutrition personnel. He/She shall submit the summarized health report and medical records of pupils/students to the School Principal and Department of Education.

SECTION 5.

A. Responsibilities of the Clinic Personnel. The Clinic Personnel shall accomplish the following tasks:

a. Attend to the children who are in need of emergency health assistance like first aid, CPR, etc.;

b. Formulate the health program of all students in the school (physical assessment: weight monitoring, diet recommendation, wellness information and others);

c. In coordination with the Division Clinic of the Department of Education and City Health Office, carry out health teaching to pupils/students on schedules duly approved by the School Principal;

d. Document all necessary information or medical records and submit summarized monthly reports/recommendations to the school and Department of Education.

B. Responsibilities of the Division Clinic, City Health and Colleges.

a. The Department of Education through the Division Clinic – The Division Nurse shall be at the forefront of all activities in relation to the implementation of this program as well as the provision of specific guidelines for its effective implementation. Based on the regular summary report submitted by schools, the Division Nurse shall report and recommend any relevant measure to the Schools Division Superintendent. Subsequently, this information shall be forwarded to the City Health Office for information and analysis.

b. The City Government of Olongapo through the City Health – The City Health Officer shall assist the Division Clinic in the effective implementation of this Ordinance. He shall provide technical assistance like information and training to all concerned personnel in this program. The Philippine National Red Cross shall be encouraged to participate in providing the necessary training for the Clinic Personnel. The submitted reports from the Department of Education shall be carefully analyzed by the City Health Officer and submit its summary along with recommendations to the City Mayor.

c. Private Colleges through the Clinical Instructor/ Instructors – The representatives of colleges shall provide on the job trainees from their respective classes, monitor the attendance as well as the performance of the concerned students.

SECTION 6. Memorandum of Agreement. The City Government through the City Health Office and Department of Education shall enter into a tripartite agreement with the concerned educational institution. The clinic operation shall be both supervised by the Division Clinic and City Health Office with the assistance of volunteer personnel from different educational institutions who will be assigned to different campuses. Details of the arrangement shall be reflected on the MOA.

SECTION 7. Olongapo City Counterpart and Assistance. For the effective implementation of this Ordinance, the City Government through the Olongapo City Health Office and James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital, shall assist the Department of Education in acquiring volunteer personnel, designing of health monitoring programs for children and drafting of health teaching lectures.

SECTION 8. Source of Fund. The funding for medicines and clinic tools shall be provided to the public schools through the collaborative efforts of Department of Education, City Government of Olongapo or any Non Government Organization based on the needs and availability of funds. The School Administration may likewise assist the aforesaid agencies through revenue generating activities initiated by the Parents, Teachers Association (PTA) or from its canteen operation as mandated by Department of Education Order Number 8 series of 2007.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any provision, section or part of this ordinance is declared not valid by a court of competent jurisdiction or suspended or revoked such judgment shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions, sections or parts thereof, which shall remain or continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 10. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Let copies of this Ordinance be furnished to Department of Education (DepEd), Parents, Teachers Association (PTA), City Health, James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital and Colleges offering medical related courses for their information and appropriate action.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, November 24, 2009.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

GINA GULANES-PEREZ JOHN CARLOS G. DELOS REYES

City Councilor City Councilor

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA

City Councilor City Councilor

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY

City Councilor City Councilor

AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR. ANSELMO A. AQUINO

City Councilor City Councilor

ELENA C. DABU JONATHAN G. MANALO

City Councilor City Councilor

CHEENEE F. HOYA

SK Federation President

ATTEST:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

APPROVED BY HIS HONOR, THE CITY MAYOR ON _____________________.

JAMES GORDON, JR.

City Mayor

ATTEST:

DELFIN A. JUICO, JR.

Secretary to the City Mayor