Title
Upgrade of Camiguin Island Hospital to Tertiary Level II
Law
Republic Act No. 8482
Decision Date
Feb 10, 1998
Republic Act No. 8482 upgrades the Camiguin Island Hospital to tertiary level II and renames it as the Camiguin General Hospital, placing it under the direct supervision of the Department of Health and providing funding through the Organizational Adjustment Fund and annual General Appropriations Act.
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Administrative and Technical Supervision

  • The Camiguin General Hospital will be under the direct administrative and technical supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
  • This supervisory authority ensures compliance with national health standards and policies.

Implementation Guidelines

  • The Department of Health is mandated to develop and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this law.
  • These rules and regulations are critical for the hospital’s operational and regulatory framework.

Appropriations and Funding

  • Initial funding for the hospital’s upgrade and operations will be charged against the current year's Organizational Adjustment Fund.
  • Subsequent funding requirements shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act to ensure continued support.

Repeal and Amendment of Conflicting Laws

  • All existing laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
  • This provision removes legal obstacles to implementing the hospital upgrade and ensures legal coherence.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval, signifying the start of its implementation from the date of approval on February 10, 1998.

These provisions collectively aim to enhance healthcare services in Camiguin by upgrading its main hospital’s capacity, governance, and funding.


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