A state regulatory mechanism for review and approval by health planning agencies of capital expenditures and service capacity expansions by hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities.
An authorization issued to a health care provider by the state agency which provides reviews of capital expenditures of such organizations within the state, usually required in connection with the acquisition of major medical equipment.
A certificate issued by a government body to a health care provider who is proposing to construct, modify, or expand facilities, or to offer new or different types of health services. CON is intended to prevent duplication of services and overbedding. The certificate signifies that change has been approved.
This is a certificate issued by a government body. This certificate states that a facility has the ability to meet requirements for prospective patients. This may include adding on to current facilities, providing different types of health care or purchasing new equipment.
Document provided by state regulators that limits capital expenditures by hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutional providers to prevent duplication of services and facilities.
A document issued by a state governmental body to an organization that is proposing to build or modify a health facility, offer a new or different health service or purchase a major piece of equipment.
An application process that health care facilities must submit to the Ohio Department of Health to authorize an activity such as adding licensed beds.
Certificate of approval issued usually by a state health planning agency to health care facilities that propose to construct or modify a health care facility, incur a major capital expenditure or offer a new or different health service.
A state agency must review and approve certain proposed capital expenditures, changes in health services provided, and purchases of expensive medical equipment. Before the request goes to the state, a local review panel (the health systems agency or HSA) must evaluate the proposal and make a recommendation.
Issued by a governmental body. It certifies that the proposed facility will meet the needs of those for whom it is intended. Such need might involve constructing a new health facility, offering a new or different health service, or acquiring new medical equipment. (H)
