1. (a) Subsection (b) does not apply to the addition of comprehensive care beds described under IC 16-29-2 .

2. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), for purposes of the health needs reports, when determining the adequacy of the existing number of beds:

   1. (1) that are located in a health care facility licensed under:

      1. (A) IC 16-21-2 ; or
      2. (B) IC 16-28-2 ; and

   2. (2) that function as beds licensed under IC 16-28-2 ;

      the state department may determine that if the utilization rate of all the beds in a county is not more than ninety percent (90%), the existing number of the beds in the county is adequate.

3. (c) The state department shall identify and assess the need for the addition of comprehensive care beds that are used solely to provide specialized services described under IC 16-29-2 .

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.4-3(c), (d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.13.