SECTION 310:630-1-1. Purpose  


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  •   This Chapter shall apply to Certificate of Need applications reviewed by the Department for proposed licensed nursing facility (LNF) beds. This Chapter establishes review criteria and standards as authorized pursuant to Title 63 O.S. Section 1-851.2(A)(7).
    (1)   The Department shall use these standards in considering an application's conformity to the Long Term Care Certificate of Need Act.
    (2)   Each applicant who proposes licensed nursing facility beds has the burden to clearly demonstrate conformity to these standards.
    (3)   For purposes of this Chapter, licensed nursing facility (LNF) beds shall include all facilities defined under the Nursing Home Care Act, 63 O.S. Section 1-1901 et seq., excluding any facility certified for service to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
[Source: Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2498, eff 6-25-01; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1726, eff 9-13-19]