Republic of the Philippines Department of Health OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

14 January 2020 DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR No. 2020 -_00I7

FOR: ALL UNDERSECRETARIES, ASSISTANT SECRETARIES; DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS, DOH-CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, SERVICES AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS; CHIEFS OF DOH-HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS; TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTERS AND OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT: 53" Annual Convention of the Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines Inc. on March12, 2020

The Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines Inc. will be holding its 53" Annual Convention with the theme “Innovation Blueprint: A Leadership Challenge” on March12, 2020 at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel.

Attendance of concerned Nurses in DOH hospitals shall be on Official Time at no expense to the government except salaries. Official Business shall be allowed provided that they are authorized by their respective hospital directors or office heads and comply with either of the following: 1) S/he is a presenter/discussant, facilitator, moderator or panelist/reactor; and 2) Attendance to the activity is part of a continuing professional education program related to current job or practice of profession.

All other transactions shall be in accordance with Department Order (DO) No. 2007- 0053, entitled “Guidelines on the Attendance to Conventions/Seminars/Conference and Similar Human Resource Development Activities Outside of the Department of Health,” and DO No. 2014-0094, entitled “Guidelines on the Allowable Rates of Payment for Human Resource Development Activities.” Attachedis the letter of invitation with other details for your ready reference. Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

By Authority of the Secretary of Health:

MARIO QG. VIZLAVERDE, MD, MPH, MPM, CESO I Undersecretary of Health ealth Policy and Systems Development Team

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Building 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003 * Trunk Line 651-7800 local 1113, 1108, 1135 Direct Line: 711-9502; 711-9503Fax: 743-1829 * URL: http://www.doh.gov.ph; c-mail: fiduquc(@doh.gov.ph ASSOCIATION OF NURSING SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. No.1 Diamond Street corner A. Rodriguez, Carmel V Subdivision, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippi Landline (02) 8366-1640 Mobile +63917 599 9351 2019 OFFICERS December 2, 2019 President: MARIA LINDA G. BUHAT, RN, EdD FRANCISCO T. DUQUE MD, MSC Vice-President: III, RODOLFO C. BORROMEO, RN, EdD Secretary Manila Doctor's Hospital DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) Secretary: 1, San Lazaro Rizal Ave., Sta. 1003 Manila LOUISE MARIE D. FLORES, RN, DPA Bldg. Cpd., Cruz, Rizal Medical Center Asst. Secretary: Dear Dr. Duque: AMELIA M. MENDOZA, RN, MAN Perpetual Help Medical Center — LP Treasurer: Warm Greetings! ELVIRA N. BAURA, RN, MAN Lung Center the Philippines of The Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines, Inc. Asst. Treasurer: theme: NERISSA M. GERIAL, PhD, MHA, RN, CESE (ANSAP) will be holding its 534 Annual Convention with the National Kidney and Transplant Institute “Innovation Blueprint: A Leadership Challenge” on March 12, 2020 Auditor: (Thursday) from 7:00 am 5:00 at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel. OFELIA E. HERNANDO, RN, DEM - pm De Los Santos Medical Center P.R.O.: The objectives are the following: FERDINAND P. AGANON, RN, MAN, MBAH 1. the essential of in the work The Medical City — Clark Integrate components divergent thinking Board Members environment 2. BERLING S. COTO, RN, MAN Present a business model for financial management, Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center 3. Enhance team collaboration and innovation in action, and VIVIAN L. DEDACE, RN, EdD 4, towards & Adapt best practices in nursing positive patient outcome. .ucena United Doctors Hospital Medical Center a MARIA TERESA M. DE VELA, RN, MAN 800 Sta. Ana Hospital An expected to 1,000 delegates from our member-hospitals both from the LAURA B. LIBUNAO, RN, PhD government and private sectors are expected. Managers, Supervisors, Head Philippine Orthopedic Center Nurses, Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses of the respective institutions shall be NORA B. MANGAHAS, RN, PhD coming from all over the country to participate in this event. Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center IVY GAY S. ALCANTARA, RN, MAN Fe del Mundo Medical Center In line with this, we kindly request your good office to allow all government

: IORIELEE S. MAGSINGIT, RN, EdD., MAN, FPSQua hospitals and concerned institutions to attend this convention on OFFICIAL Capitol Medical Center BUSINESS. Your immediate reply to this request will be greatly appreciated OSM Chair we of the for CRISTELA A. VILLA-REAL, RN, MAN as Shall immediately send reprints order the participants to have NMCPtime to act the matter. Institute Director ample on ELSA V. CASTRO, RN, PhD Chair Thank you very much and God Bless. MARIE THERESE A. PACABIS, RN, DNM Infusion Therapy Chair & ASR - OIC MERCEDITAS R. TIONGSON, RN, DNM Bulacan Medical Center Very truly yours, Leadership & Management Chair AMELIA M. MENDOZA, RN, MAN LAUN Perpetual Help Medical Center — LP é Patient Safety Chair MARIA TERESA M.DE VELA, RN, MAN MA. RITA V. TAMSE, RN, MN Over-all 53™4 ANSAP Annual Convention Philippine General Hospital Chairman, Convention Registration Chair Noted | LAURA B. LIBUNAO, RN, PhD by: BEPARTMENT oF HEALTH General Operations Manager OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY MARCELINA A. PUNO, RN, MAN pet NOMELEC Chair JOSEPH T. GATCHALIAN, RN, MAN Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center MARIA LINDA G. BUHAT, RN,Ed.D. Advisers President, ANSAP LYDIA M. VENZON, RN, PhD, FPCHA Recsived by: _Llar JOSEFINA V. LOARCA, RN, EdD Time

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