A Certificate of Need for a psychiatric hospital may be granted if the Oregon Health Authority determines that an applicant has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that each of the below criteria are met:

1. (1) Within the proposal’s Health Service Area, access to care is tailored to the specific demographic needs, including appropriate:

   1. (a) Access to public transportation;
   2. (b) Access for individuals with disabilities;
   3. (c) Availability of adequate staffing; and
   4. (d) Accessibility to other care providers.
2. (2) Applicants must describe how the proposed project will improve access to care for all individuals in the Health Service Area, with particular attention to vulnerable populations, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, high-deductible plans, or enrolled in Medicaid.

3. (3) All other criteria in OAR chapter 333, division 615 are met, including analyses of:

   1. (a) Need;
   2. (b) Quality;
   3. (c) Cost; and
   4. (d) Availability of alternatives in the Health Service Area.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 430.021, ORS 430.610, ORS 431.120, ORS 442.310, ORS 442.315 & ORS 743A.168

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 431.120 & ORS 442.315

History

PH 19-2026, adopt filed 04/17/2026, effective 04/17/2026
PH 20-2025, temporary adopt filed 10/22/2025, effective 10/22/2025 through 04/19/2026