Alabama Administrative Code
Title 410 - STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ALABAMA STATE HEALTH PLAN 2014-2017
Chapter 410-2-4 - 2020-2023 Alabama State Health Plan - Facilities
Section 410-2-4-.01 - Introduction
This chapter focuses on existing health care facilities and the need for additional facilities. Methodologies for many facilities, i.e., general hospitals, nursing homes, specialty care assisted living facilities, rehabilitation, psychiatric and substance abuse, are specific in nature and project a finite number of beds needed. Swing beds, Long Term Acute Care Hospital beds, and Critical Care Access Hospital beds are allowed for hospitals which meet the criteria as specified in the appropriate Federal Directive. The home health methodology is based on upon a minimum level of utilization.
Author: Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-21-260(4).