(1) Upon the request of a participant (as defined in RCW 70.37.020(4)), the executive director, in consultation with the authority’s assistant attorney general and authority’s bond counsel, shall evaluate whether a nursing home qualifies for financing assistance under the Washington health care facilities authority statute, chapter 70.37 RCW (the act), and shall make a recommendation to the authority board based upon such evaluation. The participant’s request shall include information with respect to the participant and the nursing home that is responsive to the criteria and factors described in WAC 247-06-030 below and such other information as the executive director may require.

(2) Upon receipt and consideration of the executive director’s recommendation, the board shall determine whether a nursing home is eligible for authority financing assistance.