PUERTO RICO AND THE CARIBBEAN CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER CORPORATION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 51 of June 30, 1986, as amended, known as the Corporation of the Caridovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Law. This organization is independent from any Puerto Rico's government instrumentality and is responsible for formulating public policy related to the planning, organization and administration of cardiovascular services.


MISSION

Provides high quality health care services through the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cardiovascular conditions in a cost effective way, generating measurable benefits for the community. Fosters an environment where health care professionals can be educated and trained. Promotes research and development focused on continued improvements.

VISION

Become the leading institution in the delivery of cardiovascular services, with state of the art technology and treatments. At the same time, promote the development of competences in the professional community like best use of the technology, and promote educational activities to all the community for reducing the incidences and prevalence of cardiovascular diseases; always remembering that the Corporation's goals and services are centered on the patient.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Cardiovascular Center Corporation is composed of the following organizational units:

  • Administration
  • Medical Directorate
  • Nursing
  • Administration of Materials
  • Engineering
  • Institutional Programs
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations
  • Auxiliary Services
  • Information Systems
  • Finance Committee
  • Executive Director
  • Medical Faculty
  • Board of Directors
  • Office of Internal Auditing
  • Legal Advisor Office

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Cardiovascular Center Corporation is located in Amrico Miranda Avenue, on the corner of the Medical Center in Rio Piedras.

PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE

POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 705 675 696 696 696

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.


PROGRAM

Operation and Administration of the Cardiovascular Center

Program Description

Provide high quality health care services through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cardiovascular conditions in a cost effective and safe way, generating measurable benefits for our community. Also, educates and trains health professionals and promotes research and development focused on continued improvements.

Objective

  • Serve as a center of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cardiovascular diseases at the tertiary and supratertiary level for the people of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Promotes education, research and development of health professionals. Become the Center of Heart and Lung Transplant of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Admissions 5,205 5,139 5,396
Adult surgeries 3,070 3,116 3,275
Catheterizations 5,504 5,320 5,586
Non invasive procedures 26,422 27,873 28,430
Other invasive procedures 4,272 4,662 4,555
Outpatient (clinic visits) 7,415 7,293 7,438
PTCA (angioplasty) 1,653 1,908 2,003
Patient/days 42,772 45,773 46,202
Pediatric surgeries 496 482 506

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

Customers

Patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 336 336 287 287
Health Services 369 339 409 409
Total, Positions 705 675 696 696

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012 ascends to $97,536,000. The funds include: $95,536,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources and $2,000,000 from Other Income.

Operating Expenses reflect an increase of $1,436,000 in comparison with the resources allocated for the fiscal year 2010-2011.

Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from the billing of hospital related services. These resources will allow the Corporation to continue offering high quality services in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cardiovascular conditions.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Operation and Administration of the Cardiovascular Center 85,924 92,748 96,100 97,536
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 85,924 92,748 96,100 97,536
Total, Program 85,924 92,748 96,100 97,536
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 2,000 3,051 0
Other Income 0 0 0 2,000
Revenues from Internal Sources 85,924 90,748 93,049 95,536
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 85,924 92,748 96,100 97,536
Total, Funding Sources 85,924 92,748 96,100 97,536
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 31,077 32,077 34,380 38,036
Rent and Utilities 1,703 3,009 6,531 3,480
Purchased Services 39,073 43,836 41,660 42,980
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 15 15 22 21
Transportation Expenses 4 2 2 2
Professional Services 4,986 4,300 5,294 5,294
Previous Years Debt Payments 0 2,000 0 0
Equipment Purchases 484 500 523 600
Office Supplies and other Materials 8,566 6,994 7,657 7,094
Advertising and Media Expenses 16 15 31 29
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 85,924 92,748 96,100 97,536
Total, Expense Category 85,924 92,748 96,100 97,536