Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11083)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 11083 is to upgrade the services and facilities of the La Union Medical Center (LUMC) in the Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union by increasing its bed capacity to 300 beds and establishing a trauma center.
The bed capacity of the La Union Medical Center is increased from 100 beds to 300 beds.
The increase in bed capacity shall be done gradually over a three (3)-year period.
The Board of Trustees of the La Union Medical Center is authorized to increase and hire additional employees corresponding to the upgrading of services and facilities and the increase in bed capacity.
The Chief of Hospital must coordinate with the Department of Health, the Department of Budget and Management, and the Civil Service Commission for the efficient and effective implementation of the Act.
The funding will be sourced from the respective budgets of the Provincial Government of La Union and the La Union Medical Center.
The Secretary of Health is required to include subsidy support for the capital outlay requirements of the La Union Medical Center in the Department of Health's program.
All such laws and issuances inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
The Act mandates the establishment of a trauma center as part of the upgrading of services and facilities of the La Union Medical Center.