Increase Bed Capacity of Vicente Sotto Hospital

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Republic Act No. 11717: Increase Bed Capacity of Vicente Sotto Hospital

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Increase Bed Capacity of Vicente Sotto Hospital

Law: Republic Act No. 11717

Decision Date: Apr 29, 2022

Republic Act No. 11717 increases the bed capacity of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu City from 1,200 to 1,500, while also upgrading healthcare services and expanding the workforce to support this enhancement.

Law Summary

Upgrading Healthcare Services and Facilities

Existing professional healthcare services and facilities at VSMMC will be upgraded.
Upgrades are required to be commensurate with the increased bed capacity.

Expansion of Workforce

The workforce of VSMMC, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased proportionately.
The Secretary of the DOH, in consultation with the Chief of VSMMC and coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management and Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission, will determine and create additional positions.

Funding and Implementation

The DOH Secretary is required to include the implementation of this Act in the Department's programs.
Funding for the increased capacity and related improvements shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Separability Clause

If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain valid and enforceable.

Repealing Clause

All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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