Or. Admin. Code § 333-500-0034

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 333-500-0034 - Application Review

(1) In reviewing an application for a new hospital, the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall:

(a) Verify compliance with the applicable sections of ORS chapters 441 and 476, and OAR 333-500 through 535, 675, and chapter 837;

(b) Determine whether a certificate of need is required and was obtained;

(c) Conduct an in-person licensing survey in coordination with the State Fire Marshal's Office; and

(d) Verify compliance with conditions of participation if the applicant has requested Medicare or Medicaid certification.

(2) In determining whether to license a hospital the Authority shall consider factors relating to the health and safety of individuals to be cared for at the hospital and the ability of the operator of the hospital to safely operate the facility, and may not consider whether the hospital is or shall be a governmental, charitable or other nonprofit institution or whether it is or shall be an institution for profit.

Or. Admin. Code § 333-500-0034

PH 11-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09; PH 26-2010, f. 12-14-10, cert. ef. 12-15-10; PH 2-2024, amend filed 01/29/2024, effective 1/29/2024; PH 15-2024, minor correction filed 04/04/2024, effective 4/4/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.022 & 441.025