Or. Admin. Code § 333-076-0270

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 333-076-0270 - Approval of ASC Accrediting Organizations

(1) An accrediting organization must request approval by the Authority to ensure that ASCs meet state licensing standards.

(2) An accrediting organization shall request approval in writing and shall provide, at a minimum:

(a) Evidence that it is a nationally recognized Medicare accreditation program approved by CMS; or

(b) If the accrediting organization is not approved by CMS, provide:

(A) Documentation of program policies and procedures that its accreditation process meets state licensing standards;

(B) Accreditation history; and

(C) References from a minimum of two health care facilities currently receiving services from the organization.

(3) If the Authority finds that an accrediting organization has the necessary qualifications to certify that state licensing standards have been met, the Authority will enter into an agreement with the accrediting organization permitting it to accredit ASCs in Oregon.

Or. Admin. Code § 333-076-0270

PH 26-2010, f. 12-14-10, cert. ef. 12-15-10; PH 28-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10/6/2016; PH 272-2018, minor correction filed 11/28/2018, effective 11/28/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.062