Title
Conversion of Adela Serra Ty Hospital to Medical Center
Law
Republic Act No. 8343
Decision Date
Aug 12, 1997
The Adela Serra Ty Memorial Hospital in Tandag, Surigao del Sur is converted into a tertiary level medical center with increased bed capacity, now known as the Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center, under the full administrative and technical supervision of the Department of Health.

Law Summary

Administrative and Technical Supervision by DOH

  • The Department of Health is granted full control over both administrative and technical aspects of the medical center.
  • This supervision ensures adherence to national health standards and policies in hospital operations.

Rulemaking Authority of the Department of Health

  • The DOH is mandated to formulate and issue necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the law.
  • These rules are essential to operationalize the conversion and maintain the required standards of a tertiary medical facility.

Appropriations and Funding

  • Funds required for the conversion and operation of the medical center are to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the law’s enactment and in subsequent years.
  • This ensures continuous financial support for the functioning and development of the medical center.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval, allowing prompt commencement of the conversion process.

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