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29 DE Code § 7953. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter IV. Emergency Housing Fund|§ 7953. Emergency Housing Assistance Fund.

§ 7953. Emergency Housing Assistance Fund. (a) There is hereby created a special fund, which shall be known as the Emergency Housing Assistance Fund of the Treasury of the State. (b) All moneys received from the voluntary contribution system established in § 7952 [repealed] of this title shall be deposited in said Fund. (c) The General Assembly shall make no appropriation into said Fund, but individuals and organizations may, from time to time, make contributions or bequests to the Fund. (d) The moneys contained in said Fund shall be continuously transferred to the Department of Health and Social Services for the exclusive purpose of carrying out the objectives of §§ 7950-7953 of this title, including administration thereof. (e) From time to time as determined by the Delaware State Clearinghouse Committee, the Department shall submit a detailed report to members of the Committee of revenues, expenditures and program measures for the fiscal period in question. Such report shall also be sufficiently descriptive in nature so as to be concise and informative. The Committee may cause the Department to appear before the Committee and to answer such questions as the Committee may require. 64 Del. Laws, c. 425, §  2;  68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  20, 25;
29 DE Code § 7960. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7960. Definitions.

§ 7960. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  “Congregate housing facility” means a facility housing 8 or more homeless adults and children on a temporary basis. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7961. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7961. Resident manager required.

§ 7961. Resident manager required. The sponsor of any congregate housing facility shall be responsible for having a responsible adult resident manager on the premises of such facility at all times. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7962. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7962. Maintaining records.

§ 7962. Maintaining records. (a) The sponsor and resident manager of any congregate housing facility shall be responsible for maintaining a day-to-day record of residents of the facility, such record to include:  (1) The name, last known residence, and Social Security number, if any, of each resident of the facility; and (2) The destination of each resident when the resident leaves the facility. (b) The information contained in such record shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except to authorized agents of the facility's public funding sources as required by the terms of their funding agreements or as a result of a court order. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7963. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7963. Premises to be kept clean.

§ 7963. Premises to be kept clean. The sponsor and the resident manager shall be responsible for keeping the interior and exterior premises of a congregate housing facility at all times in a clean and sanitary condition and in compliance with all federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations relating to the cleanliness of multi-family dwellings in general. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7964. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7964. Standard of conduct.

§ 7964. Standard of conduct. The sponsor and resident manager of each congregate housing facility shall be responsible for publishing and posting in prominent places a standard of conduct for residents which is not disruptive to others within the facility, to the community, or to the residents of neighboring residences or businesses. The use of alcohol or illegal drugs in such facilities is prohibited. Loud or boisterous behavior, music or other noise in violation of state or local noise laws, rules and regulations that deprives other residents of the quiet enjoyment of the facility shall be prohibited at all times, especially between sunset and sunrise. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7965. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7965. Enlistment of services to assist residents.

§ 7965. Enlistment of services to assist residents. The sponsor or resident manager of a congregate housing facility shall be responsible for making every effort to enlist the services of social agencies, public or private, to assist residents to move back into the mainstream of society, including, but not limited to, Alcoholics Anonymous, substance abuse counseling, employment counseling, and skills training. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7966. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7966. Notification of authorities.

§ 7966. Notification of authorities. The sponsor or resident manager of each congregate housing facility shall be responsible for notifying the chief executive officer of the county or municipality in which the facility is located that it is, or intends to be, conducting such a facility and the location thereof. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7967. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7967. Penalties.

§ 7967. Penalties. Whoever violates the provisions of this subchapter is guilty of a violation and shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200 for a first offense and not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each subsequent like offense. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this subchapter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7968. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter V. Minimum Standards for Congregate Housing Facilities for the Homeless|§ 7968. Enforcement authority.

§ 7968. Enforcement authority. The Department of Health and Social Services shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this subchapter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  29;  71 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  4;
29 DE Code § 7970. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VI. Division of Health Care Quality|§ 7970. Intent.

§ 7970. Intent. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the primary purpose of this subchapter, known as the “Health Care Quality Act,” is as follows:  (1) To ensure that individuals receiving health-care services in long-term, acute, or outpatient settings are safe and secure, receive quality care, and are free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment and financial exploitation. (2) To promote the quality of care and quality of life for individuals receiving long-term, acute, and outpatient health-care services. (3) To ensure that training programs for certified nursing assistants:  a. Comply with state and federal statutes and regulations. b. Are regularly monitored for compliance. c. Are subject to sanctions for violations. (b) Further, it is the intent of the General Assembly to ensure that in carrying out the State's quality assurance services, the responsible state agencies and law-enforcement agencies will coordinate and communicate effectively and will respond to and investigate complaints in a timely and effective manner and undertake enforcement action, civil or criminal, as warranted.  71 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 208.;
29 DE Code § 7980. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VII. Occupational Health Program|§ 7980. Establishment of a program.

§ 7980. Establishment of a program. (a) The Division of Public Health under the direction and control of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall, by rules and regulations, establish an Occupational Health Program (“the Program”). The Program will include a statewide statistical assessment of the degree to which Delawareans are exposed to hazardous substances in the workplace and the nature of that exposure. (b) The Program shall offer voluntary and confidential educational and consultation services for employers and employees in the public sector based on the Program's assessment. In collaboration with the Department of Labor Office of Occupational Safety and Health Consultation, which conducts private sector consultations only, the Program will work to improve the workplace environment in Delaware. (c) Any statewide statistical assessment of hazardous substances in the workplace shall not include specific findings from the Department of Labor's Office of Occupational Safety and Health Consultation in the private sector. 75 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7981. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VII. Occupational Health Program|§ 7981. Assessment of occupational exposure to hazardous substances.

§ 7981. Assessment of occupational exposure to hazardous substances. (a) For the purpose of this subchapter, a hazardous substance shall be considered any substance in the workplace which is capable of causing harm, which an employee may be exposed to, including, but not limited to, fumes, dust, mold and carcinogens. (b) The Division of Public Health, in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, shall develop criteria and methodology for the statewide statistical assessment of exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. (c) The Program shall, upon request, assess occupational exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace and compile data and information to be used for consultation and educational purposes. 75 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7982. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VII. Occupational Health Program|§ 7982. Education and outreach.

§ 7982. Education and outreach. The Department of Labor's Office of Occupational Safety and Health Consultation currently provides educational programs for private sector employers concerning exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace, including the dissemination of information concerning the prevention, containment and removal of such hazards. The Department of Labor's Office of Occupational Safety and Health Consultation, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, shall expand its current educational programs concerning exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace, including the dissemination of information concerning the prevention, containment and removal of such hazards, to include public sector employers. 75 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7990. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VIII. Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of Aids and Other Diseases|§ 7990. Definitions.

§ 7990. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Director” means the Director of the State Division of Public Health. (2) “Division” means the State Division of Public Health within the Department of Health and Social Services of the State. (3) “HIV” means the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). (4) “Participant” means an injection drug user who exchanges a sterile needle and syringe unit pursuant to the program established in § 7991 of this title.75 Del. Laws, c. 428, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7991. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VIII. Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of Aids and Other Diseases|§ 7991. Establishment of program.

§ 7991. Establishment of program. The Director of the State Division of Public Health shall maintain a sterile needle and syringe exchange program. The program shall be administered by the Director or the Director's designees. The Director is authorized to designate private providers of services to operate the program. 75 Del. Laws, c. 428, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7992. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VIII. Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of Aids and Other Diseases|§ 7992. Operation of the program.

§ 7992. Operation of the program. The program shall:  (1) Operate for the purposes of:  a. Preventing the transmission of HIV, the Hepatitis B virus, and other blood borne diseases; and b. Providing injection drug users with referrals to appropriate treatment and other health and social services programs. (2) Provide for a 1-for-1 exchange, whereby participants shall receive 1 sterile needle and syringe unit in exchange for each used 1. (3) Be designed to prevent noninjection drug users from participating in the program. (4) Be designed and maintained to provide maximum security of exchange sites and equipment, including security measures that shall be required to allow for: identification of program needles; a full accounting of the number of needles distributed; the number in storage; safe disposal of returned needles, and any other measures that may be required to control the use and dispersal of sterile needles and syringes, provided however that a participant may exchange used needles and syringes at any exchange site if more than 1 site is available. (5) Include appropriate levels of staff expertise in working with injecting drug users and adequate staff training in providing community referrals, counseling, and preventive education. (6) Include services to:  a. Educate the participants about the dangers of contracting HIV or hepatitis viruses through needle-sharing practices and unsafe sexual behaviors; b. Provide HIV testing and other communicable disease testing as appropriate when available; c. Provide a linkage for referrals to drug counseling and treatment services, and follow-up to those referrals to assure that participants are retained in care and receive available treatment. (7) Establish procedures for identifying participants consistent with the confidentiality provisions of this subchapter. (8) Establish a method of identification and authorization for program staff members who have access to hypodermic needles, syringes, or program records. (9) Program structure and delivery methods will be designed in response to the local community in which the program operates. (10) [Repealed.]75 Del. Laws, c. 428, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7993. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VIII. Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of Aids and Other Diseases|§ 7993. Criminal liability.

§ 7993. Criminal liability. (a) Exchanges under the sterile needle and syringe exchange program shall be exempt from the provisions of §§ 4762, 4771, and 4772 of Title 16 for the participant or for the employees of the Division or designated program staff, whenever the possession or distribution of the controlled paraphernalia or hypodermic syringe or needle is a direct result of the employee's or participant's activities in connection with the work of the program authorized under this subchapter. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a program staff member or program participant is not immune from criminal prosecution for:  (1) The redistribution of hypodermic needles or syringes in any form; (2) Any activities not authorized or approved by the program; or (3) Violation of laws prohibiting or regulating the use, possession, dispensing, distribution, or promotion of controlled substances.75 Del. Laws, c. 428, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  50;  78 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7994. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VIII. Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of Aids and Other Diseases|§ 7994. Oversight Committee.

§ 7994. Oversight Committee. The Director shall appoint an Oversight Committee for the program to provide assistance and advice in the oversight of the program. The Committee shall include: 1 representative of law enforcement from each county in Delaware and 1 representative of law enforcement from the City of Wilmington; 1 physician; 1 injecting drug user or former injecting drug user from each county in Delaware and the City of Wilmington, and up to 2 other individuals who the Director determines to be appropriate for appointment; 1 legislator from the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tem and 1 legislator from the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House; 1 elected official from each county in Delaware and the City of Wilmington; and 1 citizen from each county in Delaware and the City of Wilmington. The Committee shall meet periodically to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the program and to examine data compiled by the program pursuant to § 7995 of this title. 75 Del. Laws, c. 428, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7995. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VIII. Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of Aids and Other Diseases|§ 7995. Data collection and program reports.

§ 7995. Data collection and program reports. The program shall collect the following data for the Director and the Oversight Committee:  (1) Information on the number of participants served and the number of needles and syringes distributed; (2) A demographic profile of the participants served, including but not limited to: age, sex, ethnicity, area of residence, types of drugs used, length of drug use, and frequency of injection; (3) The number of participants entering drug counseling and treatment, and the number of referrals made by the program for drug counseling and treatment; (4) Data on participants regarding HIV testing and other communicable disease testing, counseling, or other social services; (5) Assessment of the impact of the program on needle and syringe sharing and other high risk behaviors; (6) Impact on the transmission of HIV and hepatitis infection among injection drug users and their contacts; (7) Other data as requested by the Director or Oversight Committee to assess the cost effectiveness and strengths and weaknesses of the program.75 Del. Laws, c. 428, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7996. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter VIII. Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of Aids and Other Diseases|§ 7996. Identification of participants and confidentiality.

§ 7996. Identification of participants and confidentiality. (a) Each program participant shall be issued an identification card with an identification number. The identification number shall be cross-indexed to a confidential record containing pertinent data on the participant. (b) Information obtained by the program that would identify program participants, including program records is:  (1) Confidential; (2) Not open to public inspection or disclosure; and (3) Not discoverable in any criminal or civil proceeding. (c) Upon the written consent of a program participant, information obtained by the program may be released or disclosed to a person or agency as directed by the participant. (d) If a program participant raises the issue of participation in the program either as a subject matter or legal defense in an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding, the program participant waives the confidentiality of identity provided under subsections (a) and (b) of this section. 75 Del. Laws, c. 428, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7997. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter IX. Office of Financial Empowerment|§ 7997. Office of Financial Empowerment.

§ 7997. Office of Financial Empowerment. (a) The Office of Financial Empowerment is hereby established within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Social Services. (b) As used in this section:  (1) “Office” means the Office of Financial Empowerment. (2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. (c) The Office is established to address financial literacy and empowerment issues for the following purposes:  (1) To facilitate appropriate forums, programs or initiatives designed to educate the public regarding financial literacy and empowerment and provide personal financial coaching to economically vulnerable Delawareans. (2) To assist the Secretary in identifying, coordinating and establishing priorities for programs, services, and resources the State should provide for financial literacy and personal financial empowerment. (3) To serve as a resource to a broad variety of organizations in Delaware, including state agencies, employers, educational institutions, and nonprofits, for information and services regarding financial literacy and empowerment. (4) To provide relevant research information on economic security and financial empowerment and data conducted or compiled by Delaware Health and Social Services and other entities in collaboration with the Department. (5) To seek funding from private or governmental entities to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (6) To prepare materials for publication and dissemination to the public on financial literacy and empowerment. (7) To conduct public educational forums in Delaware to raise public awareness and to educate citizens about financial literacy and empowerment. (8) To coordinate the activities and programs of the Office with other entities that focus on financial literacy and empowerment, including other state agencies. (d) The structure of the Office of Financial Empowerment will be determined by the Secretary, and such other employees as shall be determined by the Secretary. 80 Del. Laws, c. 82, §  1;