New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 800 - RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY RULES
Part He-P 802 - RULES FOR HOSPITALS
Section He-P 802.08 - Requirements for Organizational Changes

(a) The licensee shall provide the department with written notice at least 30 days prior to changes in any of the following:

(b) When there is a change in the name, the licensee shall submit to the department a copy of the certificate of amendment from the New Hampshire secretary of state, if applicable.

(c) The licensee shall complete and submit a new application and obtain a new license and license certificate prior to operating, for:

(d) When there is a change in address without a change in location, the licensee shall provide the department with a copy of the notification from the local, state, or federal agency that requires the change.

(e) An inspection by the department shall be conducted prior to operation when there are changes in the following:

(f) A revised license certificate shall be issued for any of the following:

(g) The licensee shall inform the department in writing no later than 30 days prior to a change in administrator or medical director, or as soon as practicable in the event of a death or other extenuating circumstances requiring an administrator or medical director change, and provide the department with the following:

(h) Upon review of the materials submitted in accordance with He-P 802.08(g), the department shall make a determination as to whether the new administrator or medical director meets the qualifications for the position, as specified in He-P 802.16(b) and He-P 802.16(c) respectively.

(i) If the department determines that the new administrator or medical director does not meet the qualifications for the position as specified in (h) above, it shall notify the licensee in writing so that a waiver can be sought or the licensee can search for a qualified candidate.

(j) The licensee shall inform the department in writing via e-mail, fax, or mail of any change in the licensee's e-mail address as soon as practicable and in no case later than 10 days of the change.

(k) A restructuring of an established hospital that does not result in a transfer of the controlling interest of the licensee, but which might result in a change in the name of the licensee or corporation, shall not constitute a change in ownership.

(l) Licenses issued for a change of ownership shall expire on the date the license issued to the previous owner would have expired.

(m) If a licensee chooses to cease the operation of the hospital or special health care service, the licensee shall submit written notification to the department at least 60 days in advance.

(n) The licensee shall return the previous license to the division within 10 days of the licensee ceasing operations.

(o) If the licensee is changing its ownership, physical location, address, or name, a new license shall not be issued if the licensee fails to return its previous license.