Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11867)
The title of Republic Act No. 11867 is "An Act Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Congressman Natalio P. Castillo, Sr. Memorial Hospital in the Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol from Twenty-Five (25) to One Hundred (100) Beds, and Appropriating Funds Therefor."
The main objective is to increase the authorized bed capacity of the Congressman Natalio P. Castillo, Sr. Memorial Hospital in Loon, Bohol from 25 to 100 beds and to appropriate funds for this purpose.
The Chief of Hospital of the Congressman Natalio P. Castillo, Sr. Memorial Hospital is responsible for preparing the hospital development plan for any future increases in bed capacity.
The hospital development plan must be submitted to the Department of Health (DOH).
The existing professional health care services and facilities shall be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increased bed capacity.
The workforce, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly to the bed capacity increase.
The Provincial Government of Bohol shall provide the necessary funds for maintenance and other operating expenses of the hospital.
The Provincial Government must also appropriate funds for the human resource complement to support the increase in bed capacity and upgrading of facilities and services.
The Secretary of the Department of Health shall include support for the capital outlay requirements of the hospital in the Department's subsidy program.
If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the rest of the Act remains in full force and effect.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, all laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.