The Department of Health has declared an application complete for a certificate of need for the health care facility project described below.

Project/Activity: Establishment of One Free-Standing Emergency Department (also known as a Hospital Based Emergency Department) in South Anchorage 

Alaska Regional Hospital proposes to expand its existing emergency department capacity by constructing a free-standing emergency department, or as self-identified, a Hospital Based Emergency Department, in South Anchorage. The new construction will consist of 10,860 square feet, be a free-standing building and encompass five (5) emergency department beds, one (1) CT Scanner, one (1) X-ray machine, one (1) Ultrasound machine, defibrillators and patient monitors, and an infant warmer. 

Total Cost of the Project:  $17,421,000

Estimated completion date: Winter 2025

Applicant’s Name: Alaska Regional Hospital

Project/Activity Service Area: Municipality of Anchorage

The application is complete in accordance with 7 AAC 07.050.  A CON Program staff analysis of the application and recommendation must be submitted to the Commissioner by September 30, 2024, unless additional time, not to exceed 30 days, is granted by the Commissioner.  A decision by the Commissioner must be made within 45 days of receipt of the staff recommendation unless additional time is required for the Commissioner to render a decision.

You may obtain a copy of the certificate of need application, and provide comment in writing by contacting Alexandria Hicks, Certificate of Need Program Coordinator, at email:  Alexandria.Hicks@alaska.gov.  Written comment must be received no later than Monday, September 16, 2024.  Written comments received are public record and are subject to public inspection.

Public Meeting:  Oral Comment on Proposed Project

Oral comment may be submitted on August 27, 2024.  A public meeting will be held via audio teleconference.  Should you wish to provide public oral comment please see the following public meeting details:

Meeting Date: August 27, 2024

Meeting Start and End Time: 2:00 p.m. thru 4:00 p.m.

Participant Call In Time: 1:45 p.m. (participants are required to call in approximately 15 minutes before the Meeting Start Time)

Participant Call In Phone Number: 1-888-800-8645

DATE:  July 31, 2024

 Anchorage, Alaska