Section 325.9417. Certificate timetables.

(1) An application for a certificate of need shall specify the timetable the applicant will follow in making the health facility, beds, services or equipment available or for beginning and completing construction.

(2)   The recipient shall begin construction within 24 months of the effective date of the certificate of need. A recipient may request to extend the time to begin any construction beyond the 24 month period, with an amendment request to the department. The department may approve to extend the period of time to begin construction if the department determines that circumstances justify an extension. Extending the 24-month period does not change the effective date of the certificate of need.

(3)    The recipient shall install the medical equipment specified in the certificate of need within 24 months of the effective date of the certificate of need. A recipient may request to extend an installation beyond the 24-month period, with an amendment request to the department. The department may approve to extend the period of time for installation if the department determines that circumstances justify an extension. Extending the 24-month period does not change the effective date of the certificate of need.

(4)   For medical equipment, the first procedure must be performed within 6 months of the installation date of the equipment specified in R 325.9103(b)(ii). The department may approve to extend the period of time for the first procedure to be performed if the department determines that circumstances justify an extension. This does not change the effective date of the certificate of need.

History: 1986 AACS; 1996 AACS; 2014 AACS.