D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B4107

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 22-B4107 - REVIEW OF PROPOSALS: CLOSURES

4107.1

No person shall permanently close a health care facility or health service, without notifying SHPDA, in writing and obtaining its approval.

4107.2

For purposes of this section, the phrase "permanently close a health care or service" means removing staff or equipment necessary to operate a facility or service for a period longer than twelve (12) consecutive months.

4107.3

Removing equipment shall include allowing equipment that is not operational to remain in place.

4107.4

The date of the removal for inpatient facilities is the date that the last patient is removed from the facility and shall be the beginning of the twelve (12) consecutive month period under Subsection 4107.2.

4107.5

An HCF shall maintain nurse staffing schedules, daily patient census, and other relevant records so that compliance with the requirements of this section may be readily demonstrated, and shall permit SHPDA inspection of those records upon request.

4107.6

A person proposing to permanently close an HCF or health service shall notify SHPDA of the proposed closing not later than ninety (90) days before the proposed closing.

4107.7

The notice required by Subsection 4107.6 shall include the following information:

(a) A description of what is to be closed;

(b) The name of the owner of the HCF or health service to be closed;

(c) The expected date of closure;

(d) The number, type, and condition of patients affected;

(e) The provisions that the provider is making for the continuing care of the affected patients; and

(f) A detailed explanation for the closure.

4107.8

SHPDA shall provide assistance for an orderly transition of patient care to the extent possible.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B4107

Final Rulemaking published at 29 DCR 5569 (December 17, 1982), enacting Proposed Rulemaking published at 29 DCR 4742 (October 29, 1982); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 1666 (February 28, 2014)

Authority: § 22 of the Health Services Planning Program Re-establishment Act of 1996 (Act), effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-191; D.C. Official Code § 44-421 (2012 Repl.)).