OAR 333-615-0025: Criteria for Approval for a New Psychiatric Hospital (both freestanding and those meeting criteria under ORS 442.015 as a new hospital)

A Certificate of Need for a psychiatric hospital may be granted if the Oregon Health Authority determines that an applicant has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that each of the below criteria are met: (1) Within the proposal’s Health Service Area, access to care is tailored to the specific demographic needs, including appropriate: (a) Access to public transportation; (b) Access for individuals with disabilities; (c) Availability of adequate staffing; and (d) Accessibility to other care providers. (2) Applicants must describe how the proposed project will improve access to care for all individuals in the Health Service Area, with particular attention to vulnerable populations, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, high-deductible plans, or enrolled in Medicaid. (3) All other criteria in OAR chapter 333, division 615 are met, including analyses of: (a) Need; (b) Quality; (c) Cost; and (d) Availability of alternatives in the Health Service Area.