An existing PRTF may apply to transfer beds if:

1. (1) The applicant is fully licensed, is in good standing, and has no pending adverse action before its licensing board;
2. (2) The applicant is transferring to an existing facility in which capacity is available and is fully licensed, is in good standing, and has no pending adverse action before its licensing board;

3. (3) The number of transferred beds does not exceed the net need of beds for that area or the applicant submits rationale for the transfer that demonstrates that the transfer will:

   1. (A) Improve the quality and access to care for the region to which the beds are being transferred;
   2. (B) Meet the unmet need in the region; and
   3. (C) Not significantly impact the quality of care or access in the region from which the beds are being transferred;
4. (4) The applicant submits an operation and finance plan that is economically feasible; and
5. (5) The applicant documents ability to adequately staff the facility.

Codification Notes: "PRTF" means psychiatric residential treatment facility.