Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-2-4-.13 - Renovations
(1) Renovation is
defined as a project for modernization, improvement, alteration and/or
upgrading of an existing physical plant and/or equipment. Renovation does not
include the modernization or construction of a non-clinical building, parking
facility, or any other non-institutional health services capital item on the
existing campus of a health care facility, provided that construction or
modernization does not allow the health care facility to provide new
institutional health services subject to review and not previously provided on
a regular basis.
(2) Planning
Policies
(a) The applicant must demonstrate
that the proposed renovation is the most cost effective or otherwise most
appropriate alternative to provide patients with needed health care services
and/or facility improvements.
(b)
The applicant must provide evidence that the proposed square footage,
construction cost per square foot, and cost of fixed equipment is appropriate
and reasonable for the types and volumes of patients to be served.
(c) The applicant must demonstrate how the
disruption of normal operations will be minimized during the period of
construction.
(3) Needs
Assessment.
(a) For the renovation of a health
care facility an applicant must submit significant evidence of need for the
project. Evidence of need for the project should include, but is not limited
to, one or more of the following:
1. The
service being provided by the applicant requires additional space or the
facility requires renovation to meet minimum licensure and certification
requirements.
2. There are
operating problems which can best be corrected by renovation of the existing
facility.
3. The renovation will
correct deficiencies that place the health and safety of patients and/or
employees at significant risk.
Notes
Author: Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 22-21-260(4).
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