(1) A healthcare facility whose previous accreditation had lapsed or whose application was denied may apply for reaccreditation.

(2) A health care facility which changes ownership, shall apply for reaccreditation.

(3) Where accreditation lapses because of a health care facility's effort to evade the consequences of a previous violation or adverse findings of impropriety, the application for re- accreditation shall be treated as an application for an initial accreditation.

(4) A health care facility that upgrades or downgrades its facilities shall apply for re- accreditation.