QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11286)
To increase the bed capacity for tertiary general health care services of the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium in Tala, Caloocan City from 200 to 800 beds, and to amend Republic Act No. 9420 accordingly, including an appropriation for operationalization.
The authorized 200 beds for tertiary general hospital services are increased to 800 beds.
It states that the remaining 1,200 beds are for leprosy services.
RA 11286 amends Republic Act No. 9420 by increasing/reapportioning the authorized bed capacity for the hospital from 200 (for tertiary general services) to 800 (and reallocating the rest to leprosy services).
It requires the upgrade of existing professional health care services and facilities to be commensurate with and conform to the increased bed capacity for tertiary general hospital services.
The hospital’s existing workforce shall be correspondingly increased, and the DOH, in coordination with DBM and CSC and after consultation with the hospital, shall determine the additional plantilla positions to be created.
The Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
RA 11286 requires consultation with the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium before determining the additional plantilla positions.
It provides that the increase from 200 to 800 beds for tertiary general hospital use shall be implemented consistent with the hospital’s development plan.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the hospital, and the funds necessary for continued operations shall be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
The Secretary of Health.
Section 6 provides that if any provision or part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7 repeals, amends, or modifies all other laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof, that are inconsistent with RA 11286.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
It indicates RA 11286 modifies the statutory bed allocation contained in RA 9420, specifically adjusting the portion for tertiary general services to 800 beds and reallocating the remainder to leprosy services.
RA 11286 allocates 800 beds specifically for tertiary general hospital services, while the remaining 1,200 beds are reserved for leprosy services.