Section 410 IAC 40-4-2 - Comparative review; points valueAuthority: IC 16-29-7-19
Affected: IC 16-29-7
Sec. 2.
(a) When required, the commissioner shall perform a comparative review on a certificate of need application in accordance with IC 16-29-7-14.(b) For comparative review described in subsection (a), the commissioner shall apply the following points values, with a maximum total value of one hundred (100) points, for the factors listed in IC 16-29-7-12(d): (1) The need that the population served or proposed to be served has for the services to be provided upon implementation of a project detailed in the certificate of need application is weighted with fifteen (15) points.(2) The quality of care provided in previous or existing comprehensive care health facilities owned or operated by the applicant, including responses to resident and family satisfaction surveys, is weighted with fifteen (15) points.(3) The applicant's plan to meet the staffing requirements for the project as required by 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-2(c)(6) is weighted with ten (10) points.(4) The short term and long term financial feasibility, the cost effectiveness of the project, and the financial impact upon the applicant, other providers, health care consumers, and the state's Medicaid program is weighted with ten (10) points.(5) The historical, current, and projected use of the facility if the application is for a project that involves an existing comprehensive care health facility is weighted with five (5) points.(6) The relationship of the project to the applicant's long range plan and the planning process employed is weighted with five (5) points.(7) The effectiveness of the project in meeting the health care needs of medically underserved groups, including: (A) low income individuals;(B) individuals with disabilities; and(C) minorities; and, if applicable, the applicant's historical experience in meeting the needs of the underserved groups is weighted with ten (10) points. (8) The availability of and impact on ancillary and support services that relate to the project, including: (G) vision; and (H) x-ray; is weighted with five (5) points.(9) The extent to which the project, the facility, and the applicant comply with applicable standards for licensure, certification, and other approvals is weighted with five (5) points.(10) The historical performance of the applicant and affiliated parties in complying with previously granted certificate of need applications is weighted with five (5) points.(11) The public comments submitted to the department under IC 16-29-7-13 are weighted with five (5) points.(12) The applicant's legal right or demonstration of a future legal right to the beds proposed to be transferred under the application is weighted with five (5) points.(13) Any other information deemed relevant by the department concerning the need for the comprehensive care beds or the comprehensive care health facility requested on the application is weighted with five (5) points.Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 40-4-2; filed 5/15/2020, 8:35 a.m.: 20200610-IR-410190685FRA