Law Summary
Upgrading of Health Care Services and Facilities
- Existing health care services and facilities to be upgraded.
- Upgrades must be commensurate with the increased bed capacity.
Expansion of Workforce
- Increase in workforce including doctors, nurses, and support personnel.
- Workforce expansion is proportional to bed capacity increase.
Determination of New Positions
- Secretary of DOH to consult with the Chief of Hospital of ITRMC.
- Coordination required with Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management and Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission.
- These officials to determine additional positions to be created and filled.
Inclusion in DOH Program and Funding
- Secretary of DOH to immediately include the implementation of this Act in the department's program.
- Funding for the increased capacity and associated requirements to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Separability Clause
- Declared unconstitutional provisions will not affect the validity of remaining provisions.
- Remaining parts shall continue in full force and effect.
Repealing Clause
- Laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication.
- Publication to be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.