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 812 - RULES FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS
Section He-P 812.08 - ASC Requirements for Organizational Changes

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

(b) The ASC shall complete and submit a new application and obtain a new or revised license, license certificate or both, as applicable, prior to operating, for:

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

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

(e) When there is to be a change in the services provided, including the type of sedation used, the ASC shall provide the department with a description of the service change and, where applicable, identify what additional personnel will be hired and their qualifications, how the new services will be incorporated into the infection control and quality improvement programs, and describe what changes, if any, in the physical environment will be made.

(f) The department shall review the information submitted under (e) above and determine if the added services can be provided under the ASC current license.

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

(h) A new license and license certificate shall be issued for a change in ownership or a change in physical location.

(i) A revised license and license certificate shall be issued for changes in the ASC's name.

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

(k) The ASC shall inform the department in writing no later than 5 days prior to a change in administrator or medical director in the event of death or other extenuating circumstances requiring an administrator or medical director change and provide the department with the following:

(l) Upon review of the materials submitted in accordance with (k) above, the department shall make a determination as to whether the administrator or medical director meets the qualifications for the position as specified in He-P 812.16(c) and He-P 812.03(au) .

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

(n) The ASC shall inform the department in writing via email, fax, or mail of any change in the e-mail address no later than 10 days of the change. The department shall use email as the primary method of contacting the facility in the event of an emergency.

(o) A restructuring of an established ASC that does not result in a transfer of the controlling interest of the facility, but which might result in a change in the name of the facility or corporation, shall not constitute a change in ownership and a new license shall not be required.

(p) If a licensee chooses to cease operation of an ASC, the licensee shall submit written notification to the department at least 60 days in advance which shall include a written closure plan.