Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-1-6-.07

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

Section 410-1-6-.07 - Access To The Facility Or Service

(1) The contribution of the proposes service or facility in meeting the health related needs of traditionally medically underserved groups (for example, low income persons, racial and ethnic minorities, women, and handicapped persons) particularly those needs identified in the appropriate state plan will be considered. This purpose is to ensure that the medically underserved will receive equal access to care, that the project will be accessible to the whole community, and that the community needs the proposed project. For the purpose of determining the extent to which the proposed service will be accessible, the state agency will consider:

(a) the extent to which the medically underserved currently use the applicant's services in comparison to the percentage of the population in the applicant's service areas which is medically underserved, and the extent to which the medically underserved are expected to use the proposed services;

(b) the applicant's performance in meeting its obligation, if any, under any applicable federal regulations requiring provision of uncompensated care, community service, or access by minorities or handicapped to programs receiving federal financial assistance;

(c) the extent to which the unmet needs of Medicare, Medicaid, and medically indigent patients are proposed to be served by the applicant; and

(d) the extent to which the application offers a range of means by which a person will have access to the proposed services.

(2) The state agency shall not be required to consider access criteria in the following situations:

(a) where the project proposes to eliminate or prevent certain imminent safety hazards or to comply with certain licensure or accreditation standards; or

(b) where the project proposes a capital expenditure not directly related to the provision of health services or to beds or major medical equipment.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-1-6-.07

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