Funding and Operationalization
- The Secretary of Health is mandated to incorporate the operationalization of these 200 beds into the Department of Health's program.
- Initial funding is to be drawn from the hospital’s current year appropriations, ensuring immediate availability of resources.
- Subsequent funding required for the continuous operation of these beds must be included annually in the General Appropriations Act.
Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer
- Administrative control of Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium is transferred from the Department of Health Region IV to the Department of Health National Capital Region.
- This transfer implies a shift in governance and oversight responsibilities to a more centralized regional office.
Effectivity Clause
- The law takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring prompt implementation of the bed conversion and administrative changes.
Important Legal Concepts and Provisions
- The law focuses on reallocating existing hospital capacity rather than expanding total bed count.
- Ensures government support through dedicated funding and integration into health department programs.
- Reflects institutional realignment for better management by shifting administrative jurisdiction.
- Emphasizes the role of tertiary care in public health infrastructure by specifying hospital bed usage for tertiary services.