Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59C-1.019 - Modification of Certificate of Need
(1) A
modification is defined as an alteration to an issued, valid Certificate of
Need, or an alteration to the condition or conditions on the face of a
Certificate of Need for a health facility or service that has been licensed,
where such an alteration does not result in a project subject to review as
specified in either Sections
408.036(1) or
(2), F.S.
(2) A Certificate of Need holder desiring
modification of a Certificate of Need shall submit a written request to the
Agency documenting good cause for modification. A request to reduce the number
of beds granted in a Certificate of Need prior to licensure of the beds shall
show the financial impact of the reduction by revising Schedules 1 and 3 and 7
and 8 or 7a and 8a that were submitted with the application for a Certificate
of Need, as found in AHCA Form 3150-0001, August 2020 and incorporated by
reference in paragraph
59C-1.008(1)(f),
F.A.C.
(3) Good cause includes, for
example:
(a) Changes in the adequacy of
reimbursement, or
(b) Changes in
the overall ability of the health care facility or Hospice for which the
Certificate of Need was issued to cover its costs if such changes are of such a
degree that the continued viability of the health care facility or Hospice is
seriously threatened, or
(c)
Changes in Agency rules and regulations substantially affecting the
project.
(4) The Agency
shall amend the Certificate of Need if the modification is
approved.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 408.034(8), 408.15(8) FS. Law Implemented 408.040(1)(c) FS.
New 11-24-86, Amended 7-25-89, Formerly 10-5.019, Amended 2-5-98, 12-12-00.
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