Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 64-37-8 - Certification, Life Safety and Energy ConservationThe court ordered renovation projects at Huntington, Weston, Spencer and Pinecrest state hospitals will achieve the original intent of the legislation establishing the hospital services revenue account. However, the facilities not under court ordered renovations will need funding to achieve or maintain these goals.
8.1. Certification Projects - Shall be developed to achieve or maintain medicaid and medicare certification for all the department's facilities.8.2. Life Safety Projects - Shall be developed to provide a safe environment for the patients and staff at all the departments facilities. These projects shall address the life safety code deficiencies identified by the state fire marshal for each type of facility.8.3. Energy Conservation Projects - Shall be developed to reduce the consumption of energy by the department's facilities. Only those projects for which net savings will equal or exceed the renovation cost shall be considered for funding.