Guidelines Implementing R.A. 8423 IRR on the National Certification of Hilot Practitioners and Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers and Hilot Healing Centers

May 25, 2016

PITAHC CIRCULAR NO. 01, S. 2016

GUIDELINES IMPLEMENTING R.A. 8423 IRR ON THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION OF HILOT PRACTITIONERS AND ACCREDITATION OF HILOT TRAINING CENTERS AND HILOT HEALING CENTERS

RULE I

Policy and Application

SECTION 1. Title. —

The guidelines shall be known as the PITAHC Guidelines on the National Certification of Hilot Practitioners and Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers and Hilot Healing Centers. HTcADC

SECTION 2. Purpose. —

The Guidelines are promulgated pursuant to Rule VI, Promotion, Advocacy and Training, IRR of RA 8423, to prescribe the procedures and guidelines for the National Certification of Hilot Practitioners and Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers and Hilot Healing Centers. The Guidelines promote continuous quality service improvement, and strengthen the accountability of stakeholders in Filipino traditional health care.

SECTION 3. Declaration of Policy. —

It is the policy of the State to improve the quality and delivery of health care services to the Filipino people through the development, promotion, and implementation of traditional and alternative health care and its integration into the National Health Care Delivery System.

SECTION 4. Scope of Application. —

The Guidelines shall apply to the following:

a. Recognition of Manghihilot

b. Certification of Hilot Practitioners

c. Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers

d. Accreditation of Hilot Healing Centers

SECTION 5. Definition of Terms. —

For the purpose of these guidelines, the following terminologies shall mean or be understood as follows:

a. Republic Act 8423 — An act creating the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative health care in the Philippines or otherwise known as Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997;

b. Traditional and Alternative Health Care — the sum total of knowledge, skills, and practices, other than those embodied in biomedicine, used in the prevention, diagnosis, and elimination of physical or mental disorders.

c. Biomedicine — the discipline of medical care advocating therapy with remedies that produce effects differing from those of the diseases treated; also called 'allopathy,' 'western medicine,' 'regular medicine,' 'conventional medicine,' 'mainstream medicine,' 'orthodox medicine,' or 'cosmopolitan medicine.'

d. Traditional Medicine — the sum total of knowledge, skills, and practices on health care, not necessarily explicable in the context of modern, scientific, and philosophical framework, but recognized by the people to maintain and improve their health towards the wholeness of their being, the community, and society, and their interrelations based on culture, history, heritage, and consciousness.

e. Hilot — the science and art of the ancient Filipino healing tradition grounded on the principle of balance of the physical elements, together with the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the person, with the use of manipulations for the prevention of disease and for the restoration and maintenance of health and well-being. It includes the use of medicinal plants and bulong/orasyon.

f. Manghihilot — the practitioner of Hilot, usually self-taught or non-formally trained by another manghihilot in accordance with Hilot principles.

g. Hilot Practitioner — the practitioner of Hilot who underwent formal training from an accredited Hilot training center/institution.

h. Alternative Health Care Modalities — refer to other forms of non-allopathic, occasionally non-indigenous or imported healing methods, though not necessarily practiced for centuries nor handed down from one generation to another; include reflexology, acupuncture, massage, acupressure, chiropractic, nutritional therapy, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, prayer, reiki, pranic healing, mindfulness meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, dance and other movement therapies, art and music therapy, and other similar methods.

i. Assessment — the systematic collection and interpretation of information based on Hilot principles.

j. National Certification — process of issuing:

(1) Certificate of Recognition to Manghihilot and other non-formally trained traditional healers who are considered as living treasures of the community, and

(2) Certificate of Registration to Hilot Practitioners formally trained by a PITAHC-accredited Hilot Training Center.

k. National Accreditation — process of issuing certificates to facilities upon compliance with a prescribed set of requirements, which covers but is not limited to the following:

(1) Hilot Training Centers,

(2) Hilot Healing Centers and other places of practice, such as:

i. Practitioner's homes

ii. Private practice centers and offices

iii. Salons, spas, resorts, cruise ships, and the like

iv. Health clubs and fitness centers

v. Nursing homes and hospitals

vi. Holistic health centers

l. Code of Ethics or Kartilya ng Manghihilot — a summary of the standards by which Hilot Practitioners agree to conduct their practice and serves as a declaration of the general principles of acceptable, ethical, and professional behavior.

m. Training Program — systematic, formal training on the knowledge, skills and practice of Hilot.

n. Hilot Training Center — a training facility intended for the formal education in Hilot and for the conduct of Training of Trainers (TOT) in Hilot. aScITE

o. Hilot Healing Center — any health facility or place of practice intended for the assessment and management of patients/clients through Hilot.

p. Portfolio Assessment — evaluation of documents submitted as evidence of experiences, work contracts, certifications from employers or agencies, and other similar documents for review by PITAHC.

SECTION 6. Delimitation. —

In the context of this competency standard, the Hilot Practitioner's body of knowledge and skills covers Hilot healing techniques and does not include the following:

a. Practice of Traditional Birth Attendants — ("Hilot sa Panganganak") [as defined in the DOH Administrative Order No. 29 series of 2008]

b. Conventional medicine diagnosis

c. Analyzing/Correlating laboratory findings

d. Prescribing biomedical drugs

RULE II

The National Certification Committee for Hilot

The National Certification Committee for Hilot (herein referred to as "the Committee") shall be created and charged with the responsibility of regulating the practice and conduct of persons and centers registered under these Rules and Regulations.

SECTION 1. Composition. —

The Committee shall be composed as follows:

a. Representatives of the following sectors:

i. One (1) Manghihilot;

ii. Two (2) Hilot Practitioners or Manghihilot from recognized Hilot organizations;

iii. One (1) Medical Doctor who is a Hilot Practitioner or Manghihilot;

iv. One (1) Hilot Trainer from an accredited Hilot Training Center;

b. PITAHC Director General — Ex-Officio Chairperson;

c. Permanent Representatives:

i. PITAHC Advocacy and Training Division Chief;

ii. PITAHC Research and Development Division Chief;

iii. PITAHC Standard and Accreditation Division Chief.

SECTION 2. Sectoral Representatives. —

The five (5) members representing the above-mentioned sectors shall be nominated by PITAHC-recognized Hilot organizations and shall be appointed by the PITAHC Director General. All the appointive members shall have a term of three (3) years. Any vacancy can be filled up to complete the expired term of the vacancy. Said appointive members may be re-appointed as necessary.

SECTION 3. Secretariat. —

The Standard and Accreditation Division shall serve as Committee Secretariat.

SECTION 4. Duties and Functions of the Committee. —

a. Represent the interests of the Hilot Practitioners and Manghihilot in the country;

b. Safeguard public trust by upholding the PITAHC Code of Ethics for Hilot Practitioners;

c. Certify Hilot Practitioners who have undergone formal training in Hilot:

i. Develop and maintain the assessments based on the Competency Standards and Code of Ethics for Hilot Practitioners;

ii. Administer the national certification assessments for Hilot Practitioners Competency Standard;

iii. Reschedule or cancel assessments;

iv. Provide for special accommodation for the assessment of candidates who are persons with disabilities (differently-abled);

d. Give due recognition to Manghihilot with no formal training;

e. Accredit Hilot organizations;

f. Accredit training centers, healing centers, and institutions for Hilot;

g. Revoke certification of Hilot Practitioners, recognition of Manghihilot, and accreditation of training centers, institutions, and healing centers for Hilot for any violation/s of the Rules and Regulations and the Code of Ethics after due hearing;

h. Develop, maintain, and update a registry of Certified Hilot Practitioners and recognized Manghihilot, accredited training centers, institutions, and healing centers;

i. Recommend research projects and programs related to Hilot; and

j. Recommend Hilot-related practices for integration into the national health care delivery system.

RULE III

The National Certification of Hilot Practitioners

SECTION 1. Recognition of Manghihilot. —

Hilot is a traditional health system wherein many practitioners have obtained healing knowledge and skills outside of formal training. As such, the following mechanisms aim to recognize the existing practice of "Manghihilot" who (1) have beneficially served their community for an appreciable amount of time, or (2) are known to have exceptional healing gifts. The process of recognition of these Manghihilot is as follows: HEITAD

a. For Established Manghihilot

 These are Manghihilot who have proven innate talents and abilities and/or have obtained their healing knowledge and skills through apprenticeship and extensive healing experience without formal training. They are considered as living treasures of the community for such abilities, enabling them to assist in the continued well-being of their respective communities.

i. The following are the requirements for nomination of a Manghihilot for recognition

(1) Acknowledgment of safe and effective practice by the community from the following:

(a) Barangay Captain or the Barangay Health Worker,

(b) Representatives from the locality where the Manghihilot is in active practice,

(c) Third party reporting or community members who are in good standing in the area,

(d) Affiliation/membership in any Hilot organization/association, and

(2) sponsorship by a recognized Hilot organization.

ii. The recognition of Established Manghihilot may also be made through the recommendation/sponsorship of a PITAHC-recognized Hilot organization. The Manghihilot may or may not be a member of the sponsoring organization. The sponsoring organization must provide evidence such as testimonials to illustrate the healer's giftedness in Hilot.

iii. The recognized Manghihilot should have a proven track record of effective Hilot practice for at least ten (10) years.

iv. The Manghihilot may seek assistance in filling up the Nomination Form and compiling evidences/portfolio for submission to the Committee from third parties such as: the Barangay Captain or the Barangay Health Worker, representatives from the community or communities where the practitioner practices, and any Hilot organization/association. This shall be supported by a letter of Endorsement submitted by any of the above-mentioned entities.

v. The Nomination Form for recognition of Established Manghihilot will be submitted by the above-mentioned entities.

b. For Exceptionally Gifted Manghihilot:

 These are Manghihilot who have innate abilities for healing through Hilot regardless of the number of years of practice and whose reputation as healers has been widespread. The recognition of these Manghihilot shall be given after validation of their exceptional ability in healing through Hilot.

i. The recognition of Exceptionally Gifted Manghihilot shall be through the recommendation/sponsorship of a PITAHC-recognized Hilot organization. The Manghihilot may or may not be a member of the sponsoring organization. The sponsoring organization must provide evidence such as testimonials to illustrate the healer's giftedness in Hilot.

ii. He/she must have been actively practicing Hilot and have consistently exhibited exceptional healing abilities.

iii. The Nomination Form for recognition of Exceptionally Gifted Manghihilot will be submitted by any of the above-mentioned entities.

c. In recognition of the exceptional services delivered by the Manghihilot in Section 2a, the application fee shall be waived. The effectivity of the Certificate of Recognition and inclusion in the Registry of Manghihilot shall be lifetime, unless revoked in Rule III, Section 11 of this document.

SECTION 2. Minimum Competencies of a Certified Hilot Practitioner (CHP). —

The following is a list of minimum competencies that a CHP is expected to have:

a. Embody and articulate the Hilot tradition in the community;

b. Practice grounding techniques or traditional spiritual formation;

c. Assess client/patient according to the Hilot practice/tradition;

d. Perform traditional Hilot techniques and Hilot-related modalities;

e. Prepare, recommend, and instruct the client/patient on the use of Philippine medicinal plants and other natural products, according to the Hilot framework;

f. Document Hilot practice and client/patient progress;

g. Assist in Hilot healing center administration;

h. Manage Hilot healing center services;

i. Continue Hilot education and professional development;

j. Work within the Philippines' integrated health care delivery system.

SECTION 3. Certification of Hilot Practitioners Who Have Undergone Formal Training in Hilot. —

Applicants or candidates for the National Certification of Hilot for those who have undergone formal training must possess the following qualifications and submit the following requirements prior to assessment:

a. He/she must have undergone Hilot training in a PITAHC-accredited Training center;

b. He/she must present an original copy of certificate of completion of the formal training from a PITAHC-certified hilot practitioner or an accredited Hilot training center and organization, sponsored training in various places, whose Training Programmes are accredited by PITAHC; ATICcS

c. Applicant must submit a duly accomplished Application Form for National Certification attached with current photograph of the applicant and a log of a fully documented list of at least 100 patients/clients attended for 1 year that includes summary of cases and dates.

d. Applicant must pay a filing fee of Five Hundred pesos (P500.00) for the application in accordance with the national government accounting rules and regulations.

SECTION 4. Certification for Non-Filipino Hilot Practitioners. —

Non-Filipino, who have undergone formal training on Hilot and intend to practice in the country will also be certified as Hilot practitioner provided that he/she meets the following requirements:

a. Certificate of Completion attended on the prescribed Hilot training program in a PITAHC-accredited training center.

b. Documentation of at least 100 patients/clients attended for 1 year that includes summary of cases and dates.

c. For the non-Filipino Hilot practitioner who intends to practice Hilot in the country or for employment purposes, he or she must comply with the following documentary requirements:

i. Valid passport from the applicant's country of origin.

ii. Documents issued by the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) as well as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) indicating that he/she is legally residing and working in the Philippines, such as but not limited to Immigrant Visa, Working Visa, Work Permit. Alien Certificate of Registration, Alien Employment Permit, etc.

iii. NBI clearance

d. The practice of a non-Filipino Hilot Practitioner shall be under the supervision of a Filipino Certified Hilot Practitioner.

e. An application fee of Five Hundred dollars (US$500.00) must be paid by the non-Filipino applicant.

f. Upon approval of non-Filipino applicant, an annual certification fee of Six Hundred dollars (US$500.00) n must be paid by the applicant.

g. The certification for non-Filipino Hilot practitioners is valid only for one (1) year, without prejudice for renewal.

SECTION 5. Place of Assessment. —

The assessment for Certification of applicants with Formal Training shall be conducted at PITAHC or at other venues as may be determined by PITAHC National Certification Committee.

SECTION 6. Result of Assessment. —

Results of the assessment of applicants with Formal Training shall only be "pass" or "fail." The applicants will be informed of the results of the assessment, two (2) days after Committee deliberation.

SECTION 7. Certification Fees. —

For applicants who have complied with the requirements for certification, a certification fee of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) shall be charged based on the national accounting rules and regulations. The Certification fee may be changed anytime upon review of PITAHC National Certification Committee.

SECTION 8. Validity of Certification. —

Certification for Hilot Practitioners granted under these guidelines shall be valid for three (3) years thereafter, without prejudice for renewal, subject to suspension or cancellation for cause as may be determined by PITAHC National Certification Committee.

SECTION 9. National Certified Hilot Practitioner Service Provision. —

A certified Hilot practitioner may offer his/her services in a wide variety of settings that includes:

a. Practitioner's homes

b. Private practice centers and offices

c. Salons, spas, resorts, cruise ships, and the like

d. Health clubs and fitness centers

e. Nursing homes and hospitals

f. Holistic health centers

SECTION 10. Provisional Certification. —

PITAHC shall waive the requirements and grant a certificate to practice Hilot to a resident Filipino applicant, who has been in Hilot practice for a minimum of 3 years, is residing in the Philippines at the time of passage of the Guidelines, and who presents evidence satisfactory to the Certification Committee no later than 3 years upon effectivity of the Guidelines of successful completion of a PITAHC-approved Hilot training program. These Manghihilot and Hilot practitioners will undergo skills assessment and validation before they are given PITAHC certification.

SECTION 11. Grounds for Cancellation of Hilot Practitioner National Certification. —

The following are grounds upon which the Hilot practitioner's national certification may be revoked, canceled, or suspended following due process:

a. Violation of the PITAHC Code of Ethics for Hilot Practitioners;

b. Violation of the Standard of Practice for Hilot as defined by the Minimum Standards for Competency in Hilot.

RULE IV

Accreditation of Hilot Training Programs

SECTION 1. All training centers offering courses for Hilot are required to register their course modules based on PITAHC Competency Standard in line with the policy of ensuring the quality of programs and courses in all institutions offering Hilot. Hilot training program accreditation applies to mandatory compliance with minimum standards of Hilot offered by accredited public and private training institutions. TIADCc

SECTION 2. The application for accreditation of Hilot training program will be filed at the PITAHC where the Hilot training program shall be evaluated and the National Certification Assessment shall be conducted.

SECTION 3. The PITAHC shall monitor the continuous compliance by the Training Centers with the minimum requirements of PITAHC established standard.

RULE V

Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers

SECTION 1. Traditional and Institutional Training for Hilot. —

These Guidelines recognize the traditional methods of Hilot training/apprenticeship while putting into place institutionalized forms of Hilot training. Thus, different types of Hilot Training Centers are considered for accreditation.

Type A. Institutional Hilot Training Center

This type of center is primarily created for educational and training purposes and may be accredited for use in Hilot training.

Type B. Hilot Healing and Training Center

This type of center is multi-purpose in nature; it functions primarily as a Hilot Healing Center but also has facilities and personnel that can be used for Hilot training.

Type C. Community Hilot Training Center

For organizations who undertake Hilot trainings in communities where they do not have their own permanent facilities, Community Hilot Training can be facilitated in a community center (i.e., barangay halls, church centers, sponsored restaurants and function rooms) so long as the proposed training center complies with the requirements of the Hilot Training Center.

SECTION 2. Requirements for the Hilot Training Centers. —

Different Training Center types are described in Table 1. The minimum requirements for the establishment of an accredited Hilot Training Center is as follows:

a. Hilot Training Center

 Facilities and Equipment

i. Provisions for a well-ventilated and lighted classroom lecture area with writing board and teaching materials.

ii. Provision for a well-ventilated and lighted consultation/examination area.

iii. Provision for a well-ventilated and lighted treatment area.

iv. Provision for secure storage of training center and student records.

v. Provision for a collection of references and resources relevant to the courses offered.

vi. Provision for auxiliary rooms/areas

vi.i Toilet

vi.ii Waiting Area

vi.iii Administrative Area

vii. Training materials, equipment, and accessories based on training standards and course offerings.

viii. An original copy of the PITAHC Competency Standards of Hilot and PITAHC Code of Ethics (or Kartilya ng Manghihilot).

Table 1. Minimum Requirements for different types of Hilot Training Centers

Facility	Type A	Type B	Type C
Description	Institutional Hilot Training Center intended for educational and training purposes	Healing and Training Center — multi-purpose in nature but functions primarily as a Hilot Healing Center	Community Training Center — for organizations who undertake trainings in communities that do not own permanent facilities
Ideal Class Size	24	12	Varies
Lecture area	1 Lecture room A/V equipment Writing board Desks Chairs and tables for at least 12 students at a time	Multipurpose space, may combine Lecture and Diagnostic area. A/V equipment Writing board and desks	Multipurpose space, may combine Lecture and Diagnostic area. Hilot organization may rent/borrow
Consultation/Examination Area	At least 1 Examination room. Chairs and tables for at least 12 students at a time	Accommodates 12 students	Community facilities A/V equipment Chairs/Desks for students
Treatment area	At least two (2) treatment rooms that can accommodate 12 students at a time, with at least 4 beds (ratio of 3 students/bed)	At least one (1) Multipurpose Treatment Room that also serves the Hilot Health Center, can accommodate 12 students at a time, with at least 3 beds (ratio of 4 students/bed)	At least 4 persons per station. Station may have a bed or papag (bamboo platform) or banig (woven mats)
Provision for secure storage of Records	Administrative Office/Registrar	Administrative Area/Desk	Administrative Area c/o Hilot Organization Offices
Library Resources	At least 1 room complete with books and AV tapes and CDs relevant to the Hilot course offered (Refer to PITAHC Competency Standard on Hilot).	Reference material and other resources placed in an area accessible to students	Reference material and other resources placed in the Safekeep of Hilot Organization/Association
Toilet/Dressing Area	At least 1 room	At least 1	At least 1
Waiting Area	Designated space	Designated space	Designated space

b. Personnel

i. The Hilot Training Center should have a regular staff for its academic training program, a full time Training officer who must be skilled and educated in the Training of Trainers Program. AIDSTE

ii. The academic and skills trainers should have passed the PITAHC Training of Trainers Competency Assessment and must be a PITAHC-Certified Hilot Practitioner (CHP) or Recognized Manghihilot.

c. Training Curriculum

 A Training Center's curriculum must be based on the PITAHC Competency Standards for Hilot.

SECTION 2. n Accreditation of Training Center. —

A Certificate of Accreditation of a Training Center shall be issued to a person or to an institution that submits required documents to PITAHC and complies with the following, as appropriate to the type of Training Center:

a. In case of incorporation or partnership, a certified copy of its Articles of Incorporation duly registered with Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), or copy of its registration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI);

b. Updated list of personnel and training staff with their respective bio-data and designation;

c. A copy of municipal or city permits;

d. Proof of ownership of the Training Center's premises or a copy of the lease/rental agreement of the premises;

e. List of training equipment;

f. Fire safety inspection certificates;

g. List of training programs offered;

h. Valid Health Certificate of all employees;

i. A duly accomplished application form for Training Center Accreditation;

j. A filing/application fee of one thousand pesos (P1000.00) shall be paid by the training center to PITAHC in accordance with the national government accounting rules and regulations.

k. Other documents as may be required from time to time by PITAHC based on the recommendation of the National Certification Committee for Hilot.

SECTION 3. Inspection and Approval of Training Centers. —

Upon receipt of the applicant's notice, a duly authorized PITAHC quality assessment team shall conduct inspection of the proposed training centers to determine compliance with facilities and operation requirements.

SECTION 4. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation. —

If the applicant has satisfactorily complied with the minimum prescribed requirements, PITAHC shall then issue the Certificate of Accreditation with a PITAHC dry seal in favor of the applicant.

SECTION 5. Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation. —

Any of the following acts or omissions shall be sufficient ground for the cancellation of accreditation of a training center:

a. Falsification of documents.

b. Failure to maintain the standards and requirements for accreditation as prescribed in these Guidelines.

SECTION 6. Validity of Certificate of Accreditation. —

A Certificate of Accreditation granted under these guidelines shall be valid for one (1) year from date of issue for a newly accredited Training Center. Renewal shall be three (3) years thereafter subject to suspension or cancellation for cause to be determined by PITAHC.

SECTION 7. Non-Transferability of Certificate of Accreditation. —

The Certificate of Accreditation of a Training Center shall be non-transferable.

SECTION 8. Accreditation Fees for Hilot Training Center. —

The accreditation fee shall be collected from applicants who have complied with the requirements for accreditation, as appropriate to the type of Training Center. An accreditation fee may be changed anytime upon review of PITAHC Committee.

a. An accreditation fee of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) shall be collected for one (1) year.

b. A renewal accreditation fee of Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) shall be collected valid for three (3) years.

SECTION 9. Renewal of Accreditation. —

The Accreditation shall be renewed on or before its date of expiration. The penalty fee may be charged anytime upon review of PITAHC Committee.

a. A penalty of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) shall be charged per year for non-renewal by the Hilot Training Center, in addition to the renewal accreditation fees.

RULE V n

Accreditation of Hilot Healing Centers

SECTION 1. Traditional Hilot Healing Center. —

These Guidelines recognize the traditional methods of Hilot practice while putting into place institutionalized forms of Hilot practice. Thus, different types of Hilot Healing Centers are considered for accreditation.

Type A. Institutional Hilot Healing Center. This type of center is primarily created for Healing purposes. AaCTcI

Type B. Hilot Healing and Training Center. This type of center is multipurpose in nature; it functions primarily as a Hilot Healing Center but also has facilities and personnel that can be used for Hilot training.

Type C. Community Hilot Healing Center. For organizations who undertake Hilot healing missions in communities where they do not have their own permanent facilities, the Community Hilot Healing Center can be facilitated in a community center (i.e., barangay halls, church centers, sponsored restaurants and function rooms) so long as the proposed facility complies with the requirements of Hilot healing center.

Type D. Practitioner's Residence. Manghihilot traditionally practice in their own or a relative's residence. To enable these places of practice to become accredited through these Guidelines, this type of facility should comply with minimum requirements for Hilot healing center.

SECTION 2. Requirements for Hilot Healing Centers. —

Different Healing Center types are described in Table 2. The minimum requirements for the establishment of an accredited Hilot Healing Center is as follows:

a. For Hilot Healing Centers

i. Facilities and Equipment

i.i Provision for well-ventilated and lighted treatment area with

i.i.i Hilot healing supplies

i.i.ii Chair or bed appropriately designed for Hilot

i.i.iii Secure storage of Clients' clinical records based on the Hilot competency standard

i.i.iv Logbook of Client Visits

i.i.v Administrative equipment and materials (such as clinic furniture)

i.ii Provision for well-ventilated/lighted consultation/examination areas

i.iii Well-ventilated and lighted auxiliary areas such as:

i.iii.i Toilet

i.iii.ii Waiting area

i.iii.iv An administrative office/desk

Table 2. Minimum Requirements for different types of Hilot Healing Centers

 

FACILITY	Type A	Type B	Type C	Type D
Description	Institutional Healing Center primarily established for healing purposes	Healing and Training Center — multi-purpose in nature, functions primarily as a Hilot Healing Center	Community Healing Center — for organizations who undertake Hilot healing missions in communities that do not have permanent facilities	Practitioner's Residence — manghihilot traditionally practice in their residence or a relative's residence
Diagnostic assessment area	At least 1 Examination room.	At least 1 Examination room.	Multipurpose space where CHP holds consultations with patients. CHP or Hilot organization may rent/borrow public facilities.	Multipurpose space where CHP holds consultations with patients
Treatment area	At least one (1) treatment room; multiple beds may be kept private using screens or curtains.	At least one (1) Multipurpose Treatment Room that also serves the Hilot Training Center. Multiple beds may be kept private using curtains or divider.	At least one treatment station which may have a bed or papag (bamboo platform) or banig (woven mats). Privacy may be created through use of curtains or divider	Multipurpose space where CHP treats patients. Privacy may be created through use of curtains or divider.
Provision for secure storage of Records	Administrative Office/Desk	Administrative Area/Desk	Administrative Area c/o Hilot Organization Offices	Administrative Area/Desk
Toilet	At least 1 room	At least 1	At least 1	At least 1
Waiting Area	Designated space	Designated space	Designated space	Designated space

b. Personnel

ii. At least one PITAHC-Certified Hilot Practitioner or Recognized Manghihilot

iii. Receptionist

SECTION 2. n Accreditation of Hilot Healing Center. —

A Certificate of Accreditation of a Hilot Healing Center shall be issued to a person who or to an institution that submits required documents to PITAHC and complies with the following:

a. In case of incorporation or partnership, a certified copy of its Articles of Incorporation duly registered with Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), or copy of its registration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). EcTCAD

b. A copy of municipal or city permits

c. Fire safety inspection certificates

d. A duly accomplished application form for Hilot Center Accreditation

e. A filing/application fee of One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) shall be paid by the Hilot Center to PITAHC in accordance with the national government accounting rules and regulations.

SECTION 3. Inspection and Approval of Hilot Healing Center. —

Upon receipt of the applicant's notice, a duly authorized PITAHC quality assessment team shall conduct inspection of the Hilot center to determine compliance with facilities and operation requirements.

SECTION 4. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation. —

If the applicant has satisfactorily complied with the minimum prescribed requirement, PITAHC shall then issue the Certificate of Accreditation with a PITAHC dry seal in favor of the applicant.

SECTION 5. Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation. —

Any of the following acts or omissions shall be sufficient ground for the cancellation of accreditation of a Hilot Healing Center:

a. Falsification of documents.

b. Failure to maintain the standards and requirements for accreditation as prescribed in these Guidelines.

c. Illegal and immoral activities.

SECTION 6. Validity of Certificate of Accreditation. —

A Certificate of Accreditation granted under these guidelines shall be valid for three (3) years without prejudice for renewal thereafter subject to suspension or cancellation for cause to be determined by PITAHC.

SECTION 7. Non-Transferability of Certificate of Accreditation. —

The Certificate of Accreditation of a Hilot Healing Center shall be non-transferable.

SECTION 8. Accreditation Fees for Hilot Center. —

An accreditation fee shall be collected from applicants who have complied with the requirements for accreditation. The accreditation fee may be modified anytime upon review by PITAHC Committee.

a. An accreditation fee of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00) shall be collected from accredited applicants.

b. A renewal accreditation fee of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00) shall be collected valid for three (3) years.

SECTION 9. Renewal of Accreditation. —

The Accreditation shall be renewed on or before its date of expiration. The penalty fee may be changed anytime upon review of PITAHC Committee.

a. A penalty of Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00) shall be charged per year for non-renewal by the Hilot Center, in addition to the renewal accreditation fee.

RULE VI

Final Provisions

SECTION 1. All issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Memorandum Circular are hereby suspended or amended accordingly.

SECTION 2. Effectivity. —

These Guidelines shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. All issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Memorandum Circular are hereby suspended or amended accordingly.

(SGD.) ISIDRO C. SIA, MDPITAHC Director General

n Note from the Publisher: Copied verbatim from the official copy. Discrepancy between amount in words and in figures.

n Note from the Publisher: Copied verbatim from the official copy. Duplication of Section 2.

n Note from the Publisher: Copied verbatim from the official copy. Duplication of Rule V.

n Note from the Publisher: Copied verbatim from the official copy. Duplication of Section 2.