Law Summary
Upgrade of Health Care Services and Facilities
- Existing professional health care services and facilities at the hospital shall be upgraded.
- Upgrades must correspond to the increased bed capacity to ensure services are commensurate.
Expansion of Workforce
- The workforce including doctors, nurses, and support personnel shall be increased correspondingly.
- The increase is to support the higher bed capacity and upgraded services.
Funding Responsibilities of the Provincial Government
- The Provincial Government of Pangasinan shall provide funds to cover maintenance and operating expenses.
- Additional appropriations shall be made for human resource complement necessary for the expansion and upgrading.
Support from Department of Health
- The Secretary of the DOH must include the hospital’s capital outlay requirements in the DOH subsidy program immediately.
- This support aims to facilitate hospital infrastructure and equipment needs.
Constitutionality Provision
- If any provision of the Act is declared unconstitutional, remaining provisions shall continue to be in effect.
- This ensures the continuity of the law despite invalid provisions.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are modified accordingly.
- Ensures legal harmony and prevents conflicts with this new mandate.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
- Provides clear timeline for implementation post-publication.