Authority: IC 16-19-3-4

Affected: IC 16-21-2-2

Sec. 6. (a) A REH shall file an application that meets the requirements of this article for licensure on a biennial basis with the department not less than thirty (30) days before the current license expires. The initial license may be issued for a period of less than two (2) years to ensure the REH is on the same two (2) year cycle as other REHs and hospitals.

(b) The initial REH license period for currently operating hospitals shall be for the remaining period of the hospital license.

(c) Reapplication must be filed when a change of at least fifty percent (50%) ownership occurs.

(d) An application for license from a newly constructed REH may be obtained from the department and submitted after the physical plant plans have been approved under 410 IAC 15-1.5-8. After receiving a design release from the state building commissioner, an application may be submitted to the department on the form provided, along with the documents required by the application form.

(e) REHs shall meet the provisions of 410 IAC 15-1.5-8.

(f) Fully or partially replacing the physical plant of an REH, an addition or a renovation to the physical plant of an REH, or acquiring additional buildings under the current license of an existing REH must meet the provisions of 410 IAC 15-1.5-8.

(Indiana Department of Health; 410 IAC 15.2-2-6; filed Jan 8, 2025, 11:13 a.m.: 20250205-IR- 410240370FRA)