Per our conversation this morning, I've attached instructions for completing and submitting a letter of intent for your proposed business/service
“Wellness is Our Way of Life” GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL P.O. BOX 222995 CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00822-2995 LICENSURE & HEALTH PLANNING (340) 773-1561 Ext. 4431 RE: Virgin Islands Certificate of Need Process It is recommended that all applicants seeking (or inquiring about) a Certificate of Need (CON) schedule a meeting with staff at the Bureau of Health Planning (BOHP) to discuss in detail the procedures and requirements to facilitate and ensure timely processing of all applications. If you are not sure whether your business venture requires a certificate of need, send a letter of inquiry to the Commissioner of Health for clarification. Should your business require a CON, the first step in the Certificate of Need process is the submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI). The following are instructions for completing and submitting a letter of intent for your proposed business/service. …
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“Wellness is Our Way of Life” GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL P.O. BOX 222995 CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00822-2995 LICENSURE & HEALTH PLANNING (340) 773-1561 Ext. 4431 RE: Virgin Islands Certificate of Need Process It is recommended that all applicants seeking (or inquiring about) a Certificate of Need (CON) schedule a meeting with staff at the Bureau of Health Planning (BOHP) to discuss in detail the procedures and requirements to facilitate and ensure timely processing of all applications. If you are not sure whether your business venture requires a certificate of need, send a letter of inquiry to the Commissioner of Health for clarification. Should your business require a CON, the first step in the Certificate of Need process is the submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI). The following are instructions for completing and submitting a letter of intent for your proposed business/service. • The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant • The name of an individual authorized to respond to BOHP staff questions regarding the application • The proposed location for the health care facility or health service • A full detailed description of the proposed health care facility or health service, including estimated capital expenditure and the proposed date of implementation • Someone clearly authorized to represent the applicant should sign the letter of intent Provide as much details as possible describing your • proposed service(s) • target population(s), • location, service district(s) [STT/STJ or STX,] • anticipated start date and • source(s) & type of providers The VI Department of Health’s responsibility in the administration of Certificate of Need Program is regulatory in nature. All application are reviewed based of five (5) key components: 1. Public need 2. Architectural feasibility 3. Financial feasibility 4. Character and competence of sponsors and operators 5. Legal sufficiency Your letter should be addressed to the Commissioner of Health. Justa E. Encarnacion, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Health P.O. Box 222995 Christiansted, VI 00822-2995 Please feel free to email or call at 340-773-1561 ext. 4431 if you have any questions or need further assistance. Deborah Richardson-Peter, MPA Director, Professional Licensure & Health Planning deborah.richardson-peter@doh.vi.gov 2