New Hampshire Administrative Code

An applicant for a change of scope to the originally issued CON including a waiver of change of scope under RSA 151-C:12, IV-a shall complete and submit form 301-C "Change of Scope and Waiver, " effective May 2014. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 301.14 #7139, eff 11-23-99, EXPIR…

(a) To comply with statutory requirements, the board shall annually adjust the capital expenditure threshold figures in RSA 151-C:5, II(a) and (f). (b) The threshold figures in RSA 151-C:5, II(a) and (f), shall be adjusted starting March 1, 2014 and annually thereafter, based on …

The board shall consider a request for an expeditious processing of an application for a CON as permitted by RSA 151-C:13, III if: (a) The request is for emergency needs, documented in writing, by the state fire marshall or other lawful authority with similar jurisdiction of the …

Any petitions for an expeditious review of applications shall: (a) Be submitted, in writing, to the board; (b) Contain the name and address of the petitioner's representative, if any; (c) Contain a concise statement of facts which caused the petitioner to request the board to act…

(a) The board shall grant any petition conforming to He-Hea 302.01 and He-Hea 302.02 within 30 business days of receipt of such petition. (b) If granted, the application shall be exempted from the processing requirements outlined in RSA 151-C:8. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 30…

Under an expeditious review, an applicant shall file applications any time after the board grants authorization pursuant to He-Hea 302.03(b). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 302.04 #5593, eff 3-10-93, EXPIRED: 3-10-99 New. #6976, INTERIM, eff 4-15-99, EXPIRED: 8-13-99 New. #7139,…

(a) Once an applicant files an application for an expeditious review, the board's staff shall examine the application for form and completeness. (b) Whenever errors or omissions are detected, staff shall request additional information relating to the application within 15 busines…

(a) The board shall review applications for expeditious review within 45 days, but extend the schedule by 15 calendar days for the following reasons: (1) A quorum of the board is lacking on the date the proceeding is scheduled to be heard regarding an application for a CON or oth…

(a) The board shall process its decision for an expeditious review of an application pursuant to He-Hea 214.02. (b) The board shall produce documents supporting its decision pursuant to He-Hea 214.03. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 302.07 #7139, eff 11-23-99, EXPIRED: 11-23-07 N…

When developing its findings of facts and conclusions of law, the board shall review all applications to determine their applicability and consistency with the criteria outlined in RSA 151-C:7, the specific standards for which a certificate of need is sought and the standards in …

Applicants shall demonstrate that public need exists for the project by supplying a report in the application that contains: (a) Where the new institutional health service or equipment shall be located, the proposed hours of operation of the new service, and the rationale for tha…

Applicants shall demonstrate the relationship of the project to the region shall be demonstrated by providing a report in the application that contains: (a) A description of the proposed programs for service linkages with other health care facilities and programs to maintain cont…

(a) Applicants shall provide health care services to 100% of its medically underserviced population: (1) As a direct service offered by the applicant; (2) Via a service contract between the supplier and the applicant; or (3) Pursuant to both (1) and (2) above. (b) Applicants shal…

(a) Applicants shall demonstrate that services will be provided safely and efficiently by providing with the application:(1) Compliance with mandates from state, federal and accrediting agencies in terms of physical plant and service delivery in the form of copies of inspection s…

(a) Applicants shall demonstrate that the proposed project will be affordable and financially feasible by supplying with the application: (1) A statement of sources of funds indicating that funds are/shall be available to support the project including how the project will be fund…

(a) Whenever possible, applicants shall make services and/or space available for training purposes for health care professionals in the region or the state. (b) Applicants shall demonstrate access to its existing and/or proposed services in the form of a report in the application…

(a) Applicants shall demonstrate that support exists for the proposed project in the region or the state. (b) Demonstration that support exists for the project shall be made in the form of a report in the application indicating: (1) The degree of support expressed by other health…

In accordance with RSA 151-C:9, II, when 2 or more applications have been submitted for development of the same institutional health service, applicants shall provide a report with the application which discusses how: (a) The proposal will be the most cost effective means of prov…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 304.01 #7139, eff 11-23-99, EXPIRED: 11-23-07 New. #9075-B, eff 1-24-08 Reserved by Volume XXXVI Number 19, Filed May 12, 2016, Proposed by #11081-B, Effective 4/23/2016, Expires 4/23/2026.

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 304.02 #7139, eff 11-23-99, EXPIRED: 11-23-07 New. #9075-B, eff 1-24-08 Reserved by Volume XXXVI Number 19, Filed May 12, 2016, Proposed by #11081-B, Effective 4/23/2016, Expires 4/23/2026.

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 304.03 #7139, eff 11-23-99; amd by #7928, eff 8-5-03; ss by #9075-B, eff 1-24-08 Reserved by Volume XXXVI Number 19, Filed May 12, 2016, Proposed by #11081-B, Effective 4/23/2016, Expires 4/23/2026.

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 304.04 #7139, eff 11-23-99; EXPIRED: 11-23-07 New. #9075-B, eff 1-24-08 Reserved by Volume XXXVI Number 19, Filed May 12, 2016, Proposed by #11081-B, Effective 4/23/2016, Expires 4/23/2026.

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 304.05 #7139, eff 11-23-99; EXPIRED: 11-23-07 New. #9075-B, eff 1-24-08; ss by #10518, INTERIM, eff 2-11-14, EXPIRES: 8-11-14 Reserved by Volume XXXVI Number 19, Filed May 12, 2016, Proposed by #11081-B, Effective 4/23/2016, Expires 4/23/2026.…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 304.06 #7139, eff 11-23-99; EXPIRED: 11-23-07 New. #9075-B, eff 1-24-08 Reserved by Volume XXXVI Number 19, Filed May 12, 2016, Proposed by #11081-B, Effective 4/23/2016, Expires 4/23/2026.

(a) Each applicant granted a certificate of need shall file an implementation report as required in RSA 151-C:12, V. (b) Applicants shall complete and submit Form 305, "Implementation Report Subsequent to Certificate of Need Approval," effective September 2015. (c) Implementation…

(a) Implementation reports shall be filed according to the schedule below: (1) The initial report shall be filed 30 days after the CON has been issued; (2) Subsequent reports shall be filed semi-annually during the development stage of the project until commencement pursuant to H…

(a) The implementation reports shall conform to the requirements of He-Hea 206.01(a) and (e). (b) The implementation report form shall contain the following elements:(1) The legal name of person(s) required to submit an implementation report pursuant to RSA 151-C:12, V; (2) Addre…

(a) "ACR" means American College of Radiology. (b) "Applicant" means "applicant" as defined in RSA 151-C:2, II. (c) "Application" means a proposal filed by a person for a certificate of need. (d) "Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 151-C:3. (e) "Board certified" means the con…

The following limitations and permissible uses shall be applicable to vendors of mobile unit services: (a) Vendors shall not prevent any licensed facility or provider owned entity from contracting with more than one vendor at any time; (b) Vendors shall not require a licensed fac…

Mobile MRI services shall only be provided by and operated on the site of a licensed facility or its affiliate, or operated at a free standing location which is affiliated with a licensed facility or owned by licensed physicians and whose purpose is operating for the provision of…

(a) MRI equipment, personnel, accessories and/or attachments shall conform to the American College of Radiology practice guideline for performing and interpreting magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 2006. (b) Vendors of mobile unit services shall at a minimum provide or contract fo…

In addition to the criteria in RSA 151-C:7 and He-Hea 303, the applicant shall meet all of the following criteria: (a) Vendors shall demonstrate that their proposed projects will be financially feasible; (b) Demonstration shall be in the form of a report in the application indica…

(a) Applications for mobile MRI units shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of RSA 151-C:8. (b) If an application demonstrates that the proposed project shall maintain or improve, for the proposed service area, quality of care, access and availability and cost ef…

(a) Notwithstanding He-Hea 604.01(c), applicants proposing to establish or extend mobile MRI services to new sites shall demonstrate that the proposed service shall maintain or improve, for the proposed service area, the: (1) Quality of care; (2) Access and availability to health…

The board shall issue a request for applications for mobile MRI units on April 1st of each year. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 604.03 #7268, eff 5-10-00, EXPIRED: 5-10-08 New. #9260, eff 9-13-08

(a) No licensed facility or provider owned entity or consortium shall apply for a certificate of need for a fixed unit until:(1) It is making 1500 referrals per year to a vendor based on the previous 12 months of operation; or (2) A report can be made to the board demonstrating p…

Applicants filing a certificate of need application to acquire and operate a fixed magnetic resonance imaging scanner shall meet the following requirements: (a) MRI equipment, personnel, accessories and/or attachments shall conform to the American College of Radiology practice gu…

In addition to the criteria in RSA 151-C:7 and He-Hea 303, applicants shall meet the following criteria: (a) Applicants shall demonstrate that their proposed project shall be financially feasible; (b) Demonstration shall be in the form of a report in the application indicating: (…

(a) Notwithstanding He-Hea 606.01(s), applicants proposing to establish or expand fixed MRI services shall demonstrate that the proposed service shall maintain or improve, for the proposed service area, the: (1) Quality of care; (2) Access and availability to health care services…

Applications shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of RSA 151-C:8. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 607.01 #5350, eff 3-10-92; ss by #5453, eff 8-28-92; ss by #5754, eff 12-14-93; ss by #7156, INTERIM, eff 12-15-99, EXPIRED: 4-13-00 New. #7268, eff 5-10-00, EXPIRE…

The board shall accept applications for a CON for fixed MRI services from a consortium provided that: (a) The application is filed as one applicant for a CON; and (b) The application meets the requirements in this chapter. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 607.02 #5350, eff 3-10-92…

The board shall issue a request for CON applications for new fixed MRI units if a need is determined pursuant to He-Hea 605.01. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 608.01 #5754, eff 12-14-93; ss by #7156, INTERIM, eff 12-15-99, EXPIRED: 4-13-00 New. #7268, eff 5-10-00, EXPIRED: 5-10-…

Applications shall be submitted to the board within 60 days of the RFA pursuant to RSA 151-C:8, I(b). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 608.02 #5754, eff 12-14-93; ss by #7156, INTERIM, eff 12-15-99, EXPIRED: 4-13-00 New. #7268, eff 5-10-00, EXPIRED: 5-10-08 New. #9260, eff 9-13-08…

(a) "Applicant" means "applicant" as defined in RSA 151-C:2, II. (b) "Application" means a proposal prepared by a person and filed with board for a certificate of need. (c) "Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 151-C:2, IV. (d) "Certificate of need (CON)" means "certificate of …

(a) The number of comprehensive physical rehabilitation beds shall be 12 for each 100,000 persons per the regions established by Table 700.1, "Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Service Areas." (b) Requests for additional beds shall be issued based on a minimum 20-bed unit per…

(a) "REGPOP" means the total population for persons residing in the regions as designated in Table 700.1, based upon the population statistics published by the New Hampshire office of state planning for the most recent 12 months. (b) "12" means 12 beds per 100,000 population. (c)…

Service areas for comprehensive rehabilitation services shall be identified in Table 700.01, "Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Service Areas," below: Table 700.1 COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL REHABILITATION SERVICE AREAS NORTHERN REGION Academy Grant Crawford's Purchase Jefferson P…