Section 1250.2220  Need

a)         Criteria #1:  What is the projected community need for the service?

b)         Standard #1:  There is adequate capability to treat all patients requiring Acute Mental Illness Treatment Services.

c)         Data Factors:

1)         Need shall be determined separately for children/adolescents (under 18) and for adults.  The need equation shall reflect a population allocation based on patient migration, and a statewide use rate ceiling and an optimal occupancy range of 75% to 95%.

2)         Population Estimates by Age.

3)         Patient Origin Data by Age.

4)         Patient Days by Age Group.

(Source:  Added at 5 Ill. Reg. 3214, effective March 18, 1981)