Specialized Services and Focus Areas
- Exclusive care for women and children
- Healthcare services include:
- Prenatal testing
- Obstetrics and gynecologic services
- Pediatric care
- Lactation support programs
- Nutrition services
- Neonatal care
- Immunization
- Support for postpartum depression
- Educational classes targeting parenting
- Health awareness focused on women and children
Hospital Development Plan
- Responsibility of the provincial government to formulate a comprehensive hospital development plan
- Plan to outline:
- Future development goals
- Bed capacity
- Service capabilities
- Used as basis for requesting:
- Staffing requirements
- Capital investments
- Operational budget
Funding and Financial Support
- Provincial Government of Camarines Sur to provide funding for establishment and operation
- Department of Health (DOH) Secretary to include the hospital in the DOH subsidy program
- Capital outlay support to be part of the department’s subsidy grants
Severability Clause
- Any unconstitutional provisions or parts declared void will not affect the validity of the rest of the Act
- Remaining provisions shall continue to be in full effect
Repealing Clause
- Any existing laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act shall be repealed, amended, or modified accordingly
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation
Legislative History and Approval
- Originated from the House of Representatives
- Passed by the House on December 17, 2019
- Amended and approved by the Senate on July 28, 2020
- Senate amendments concurred by the House on August 26, 2020
- Approved by the President on November 13, 2020