Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-1-6-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 410-1-6-.05 - Need For The Project

(1) Determination of a substantially unmet public requirement for the proposed health care facility, service, or capital expenditure shall be made before approval may be granted. The need shall be consistent with orderly planning within the state and community for furnishing comprehensive health care. Such determination of need shall be made based on the merits of the proposal after giving appropriate consideration to the following:

(a) financial feasibility of the proposed change in service of the facility;

(b) specific data supporting the demonstration of need for the proposed change in facility or service shall be reasonable, relevant, and appropriate;

(c) evidence of evaluation and consistency of the proposed change in facility or service with the facility's and the community's overall health and health-related plans;

(d) evidence of consistency of the proposal with the need to meet nonpatient care objectives of the facility such as teaching and research;

(e) evidence of review of the proposed facility, service, or capital expenditure when appropriate and requested by other state agencies;

(f) evidence of the locational appropriateness of the proposed facility or service such as transportation accessibility, manpower availability, local zoning, environmental health, etc.;

(g) reasonable potential of the facility to meet licensure standards;

(h) reasonable consideration shall be given to medical facilities involved in medical education.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-1-6-.05

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-21-264(4).