1. (1) In reviewing an application for a new birthing center, the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall:

   1. (a) Verify compliance with the applicable sections of ORS chapters 441, 442, these rules and OAR chapter 333, division 675;
   2. (b) Conduct an in-person licensing survey in accordance with OAR 333-077-0065; and
   3. (c) Consult with the State Fire Marshal, deputy or approved authority to ensure the applicant has not received a certificate of non-compliance pursuant to ORS 479.215.
2. (2) In determining whether to license a birthing center, the Authority may not consider whether the birthing center is or shall be a governmental, charitable or other nonprofit institution or whether it is or shall be an institution for profit.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 441.025

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 441.025 & ORS 441.022

History

PH 23-2025, adopt filed 11/03/2025, effective 11/03/2025