Increase Bed Capacity of Quirino Memorial Med. Ctr.

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Republic Act No. 11501: Increase Bed Capacity of Quirino Memorial Med. Ctr.

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Increase Bed Capacity of Quirino Memorial Med. Ctr.

Law: Republic Act No. 11501

Decision Date: Nov 13, 2020

Republic Act No. 11501 increases the bed capacity and medical personnel of Quirino Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila, from 500 beds to 1,000 beds, with upgrades and additional staff to be determined by the Department of Health in accordance with a hospital development plan.

Law Summary

Upgrading of Professional Health Care Services and Facilities

Existing health care services and facilities of QMMC shall be upgraded.
Upgrades must be commensurate with the increased bed capacity.
Upgrades to follow the hospital development plan to ensure alignment with developmental goals.

Increase in Medical Personnel Complement

Workforce increase to correspond with expanded bed capacity.
Secretary of DOH will coordinate with Department of Budget and Management and Civil Service Commission.
Additional plantilla positions to be created and filled after consultation with QMMC Medical Center Chief.

Funding and Implementation

Secretary of Health shall immediately include QMMC expansion in DOH programs.
Funding to be provided through the annual General Appropriations Act.

Severability Clause

If any provision is declared unconstitutional, remaining provisions remain valid and effective.

Repealing Clause

All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or general circulation newspaper.

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