Conditions for Issuance of Provisional Licenses
- Issued only under exceptional cases where hospitals cannot fully comply with the Bureau's licensing requirements.
- Applies to both private and government hospitals.
Procedure for Extension of Provisional Licenses
- Hospitals must submit a written request for extension at least one (1) month before the provisional license expires.
- The request must specify the grounds justifying the extension.
- Hospitals must inform the Bureau about the initiation of corrective actions addressing deficiencies noted in the last inspection.
- Supporting evidence of correction must be provided.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Failure to follow the guidelines, including timely application for extension and corrective measures, results in denial of extension.
- Hospitals operating without a valid (extended) provisional license are considered as operating without a license.
Administrative Sanctions
- Hospitals found operating with expired provisional licenses without extension will face administrative action.
- These sanctions uphold regulatory compliance and aim to ensure hospital standards for patient safety and quality of care.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities
- The order cites Administrative Order No. 68-A, Section 17.2 as the legal basis.
- Issued by the Bureau of Licensing and Regulation within the Department of Health.
- Signed and enforced by designated Medical Specialists and Officers-In-Charge responsible for health facility standards and regulation.