OAR 333-071-0230: Expiration and Renewal of License

(1) Each license to operate an SICF shall expire on December 31 following the date of issue, and if a renewal is desired, the licensee shall make application and pay the appropriate fee at least 30 days prior to the expiration date upon a form prescribed by the Authority. (2) For emergency preparedness planning and licensing purposes, a licensee shall provide, in its application for license renewal: (a) The number of beds currently in use or capable of being used; (b) The total number of beds that could be used with only minor alterations, taking into consideration existing equipment, the ancillary service capability of the facility, and the physical environment required by these rules, as applicable; and (c) The number of beds to be licensed. (3) An applicant that has a certificate of accreditation and deemed status for Medicare certification from an accrediting organization approved by the Authority shall provide the certificate to the Authority with its renewal application, and shall include: (a) All approved accrediting organization survey and inspection reports; and (b) Written evidence of all corrective actions underway, or completed, in response to the approved accrediting organization recommendations, including all progress reports. (4) If an applicant wishes to renew its license and increase the number of beds licensed from the previous licensing year, the applicant shall include: (a) Evidence of plans review approval as required by these rules and OAR chapter 333, division 675 as applicable; and (b) Evidence that a certificate of need was obtained or is not required. (5) The Authority may not renew a license for any SICF if a certificate of need is required and has not been obtained pursuant to ORS 442.315.