Figure 2

Certificate of Public Need Process
- 70
Days

Letter of Intent
30 day s before application, 70
day s before cy cle start
Valid for 1 y ear

Application Package
to Applicant

7 Day s

Files Application

No

Day 0

Continue

Completeness Review
10 days from reciept

Complete

40 day s before cy cle star
t

Yes

Accepts Application
Cycle start

Yes

Public Hearing

HSA Board hears
applicant

No

Next cycle or Withdraw
+70
Days

HSA
Recomendation
Denial/Approval

Staff Recommendation
Denial/Approval

cy cle start plus 60 day s

5 day "Good Cause" Period

IFFC Required

Applicant

+ 80 to + 90
Days

Regional Health Planning
Agency

Yes

IFFC
No

(as needed)
Cy cle start plus 80 to 90 day s

Adjuducating Officer
Recommendation
Denial/Approval
IFFC plus 30 day Close
Record

Commissioner's
Determination
Record Close 120 day s

+ 190

Commissioner's
Determination
Record Close plus 45 day s

Department of Health

Source: Virginia Department of Health