QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11883)
It converts GCGMH in Tagbilaran City into a medical complex known as the Governor Celestino Gallares Multi-Specialty Medical Complex (GCGMMC), placed under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
The Department of Health (DOH).
It consists of (a) the Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center in Tagbilaran City and (b) the Multi-Specialty Medical Center in the Municipality of Cortes, Province of Bohol.
It provides that any future increase in bed capacity, health care facilities, service capability, and human resource complement must be based on the hospital development plan prepared by the DOH.
The DOH.
The DOH determines staffing patterns subject to evaluation and approval of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
The DOH appoints the officials and employees in accordance with existing civil service laws, rules, and regulations.
The Secretary of Health must immediately include the implementation of the Act in the Department’s program, with funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
It amends RA 11324 accordingly, and RA 11324 concerned increasing the bed capacity and upgrading services/facilities of GCGMH from 225 to 525 beds, among other provisions.
Section 7 states that all laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with RA 11883 are modified accordingly.
It contains a separability clause: if any part is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected remain in full force and effect.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
DOH determines staffing patterns, but these require DBM evaluation and approval.
The Act primarily provides for future increases to be based on a DOH hospital development plan; it also amends RA 11324 accordingly, which originally increased bed capacity from 225 to 525.
To upgrade service capability and structure the facility as a multi-specialty complex with defined components (Tagbilaran and Cortes) under DOH supervision, with planned capacity and staffing expansions.
It indicates that implementation requires inclusion of funding in the annual General Appropriations Act, aligning implementation with the budgeting cycle.