Establishment and Administration of Quezon City General Hospital
- A new Article XIV-A creates provisions specifically for the Quezon City General Hospital.
- A Hospital Director shall be appointed by the City Mayor to oversee the hospital’s administration, medical services, and community relations.
- The hospital aims to provide inpatient treatment, ambulatory and domiciliary care, preventive services, health worker training, and medical science advancement.
- The Director holds the rank and privileges of a head of department and receives compensation per existing salary laws.
Powers and Duties of the Hospital Director
- Formulate general and specific hospital goals and guidelines.
- Develop patient care programs and hospital administration, ensuring clear organizational lines, authority, and communication.
- Promote continuous improvement in hospital services and staff training to maintain high standards per Department of Health regulations.
- Propose necessary ordinances, including the hospital’s annual budget, to the City Council.
- Enforce laws and ordinances related to hospital and patient care.
- Levy and collect fees from pay patients and solicit lawful donations.
- Handle financial management, including receiving and remitting hospital income to the city treasury or approved depository.
- Purchase and supervise supplies, equipment, and property, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
- Maintain accountability through proper accounting systems and reporting to City Council, treasurer, and auditor.
- Foster cooperation with other health institutions and handle aid from socio-civic groups or individuals.
- Perform other duties as required by law, Department of Health, City Council, or Mayor.
Hospital Officers and Staffing
- The hospital shall have Assistant Directors for Professional Services and Administration.
- Other hospital officers include department heads, chiefs of major services (administrative, clinical, medical-ancillary, nursing, dietary, engineering), medical consultants, resident physicians, and other employees.
- All hospital officers and employees are appointed by the City Mayor upon recommendation from the Director and are subject to Civil Service laws.
Financing the Quezon City General Hospital
- Funding sources include:
- Annual appropriations from the city treasury for hospital operation and maintenance.
- Specific program/project funds appropriated by the city government.
- Income from fees charged to pay patients and cash donations, forming a revolving fund for supporting pay beds.
- Aid or funds from the national government for hospital programs or projects.
- Savings and surplus funds from previous sources to be placed in a development fund for future expenses, equipment, improvements, and expansions.
Status and Compensation of Incumbent Hospital Officers and Employees
- Existing hospital officers and employees retain their positions with salary increases due under current laws without the need for reappointment.
- For two years following the enactment, the Hospital Director's salary shall not exceed twenty thousand pesos.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on August 26, 1972, despite being enacted without executive approval.