Title
Conversion of Bicol Regional Hospital to General Hospital
Law
Republic Act No. 11719
Decision Date
Apr 29, 2022
The Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in Daraga, Albay, is transformed into the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center, expanding its bed capacity from 250 to 800 and enhancing healthcare services and workforce to meet the growing demands.
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Q&A (Republic Act No. 11719)

The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11719 is to convert the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital into a general and subspecialty hospital known as the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC).

It is located in the Municipality of Daraga, Province of Albay.

The bed capacity is increased from two hundred fifty (250) to eight hundred (800) beds.

The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for preparing the hospital development plan.

They are upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity.

The existing workforce, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly.

The Secretary of the DOH, after consultation with the Chief of BRHMC and in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management and the Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission.

The Secretary of the DOH shall include the implementation of this Act in the Department's program, and funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

The remaining unaffected parts or provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.


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