12VAC5-230-810: Need for new service

A. The number of comprehensive and specialized rehabilitation beds shall be determined as follows:

((UR x PROPOP)/365)/.80

Where:

UR = the use rate expressed as rehabilitation patient days per population in the health planning district as reported by VHI; and

PROPOP = the most recent projected population of the health planning district five years from the current year as published by a demographic entity as determined by the commissioner.

B. Proposals for new medical rehabilitation beds should be considered when the applicant can demonstrate that:

1. The rehabilitation specialty proposed is not currently offered in the health planning district; and

2. There is a documented need for the service or beds in the health planning district.