OAR 333-077-0020: Application Review

(1) In reviewing an application for a new birthing center, the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall: (a) Verify compliance with the applicable sections of ORS chapters 441, 442, these rules and OAR chapter 333, division 675; (b) Conduct an in-person licensing survey in accordance with OAR 333-077-0065; and (c) Consult with the State Fire Marshal, deputy or approved authority to ensure the applicant has not received a certificate of non-compliance pursuant to ORS 479.215. (2) In determining whether to license a birthing center, the Authority may not consider whether the birthing center is or shall be a governmental, charitable or other nonprofit institution or whether it is or shall be an institution for profit.