Relocation

Relocation. Relocation of a health care facility means the physical movement of a health care facility from one location or site to another. A portion of a health care facility, for purposes of relocation review, includes a wing, unit, department, service line, clinical program, patient care area, or licensed beds. Relocation of major medical equipment includes movement of such equipment from one physical facility to another physical facility. The Department may evaluate whether a proposed activity constitutes relocation subject to review under applicable law, considering the physical movement of operations, movement of licensed beds or health services, closure of one location and opening of another, transfer of patient care functions, continuity of operations, and other relevant factors.