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16 DE Code § 902B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 9B. Infants With Prenatal Substance Exposure.|§ 902B. Definitions.

§ 902B. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Division” is as defined in § 902 of this title. (2) “Family assessment and services” is as defined in § 902 of this title. (3) “Health-care provider” is as defined in § 714 of this title. (4) “Infant with prenatal substance exposure” means a child not more than 1 year of age who is born with and identified as being affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms or a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The health-care provider involved in the delivery or care of the infant shall determine whether the infant is affected by the substance exposure. (5) “Internal information system” is as defined in § 902 of this title. (6) “Investigation Coordinator” is as defined in § 902 of this title.  (7) “Plan of Safe Care” or “Plan” means a written or electronic plan to ensure the safety and well-being of an infant with prenatal substance exposure following the release from the care of a health-care provider by addressing the health and substance use treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver, and monitoring these plans to ensure appropriate referrals are made and services are delivered to the infant and affected family or caregiver. The monitoring of these plans may be time limited based upon the circumstances of each case.  (8) “Substance abuse” means the chronic, habitual, regular, or recurrent use of alcohol, inhalants, or controlled substances as identified in Chapter 47 of this title. (9) “Withdrawal symptoms” means a group of behavioral and physiological features in the infant that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms resulting exclusively from a prescription drug used by the mother or administered to the infant under the care of a prescribing medical professional, in compliance with the directions for the administration of the prescription as directed by the prescribing medical professional, its compliance and administration verified by the health-care provider involved in the delivery or care of the infant, and no other risk factors to the infant are present, is not included in the definition and does not warrant a notification to the Division under § 903B of this title.81 Del. Laws, c. 257, § 1;
16 DE Code § 903B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 9B. Infants With Prenatal Substance Exposure.|§ 903B. Notification to Division; immunity from liability.

§ 903B. Notification to Division; immunity from liability. (a) The health-care provider who is involved in the delivery or care of an infant with prenatal substance exposure shall make a notification to the Division by contacting the Division report line as identified in § 905 of this title. (b) When 2 or more persons who are required to make a notification have joint knowledge of an infant with prenatal substance exposure, the telephone notification may be made by 1 person with joint knowledge who was selected by mutual agreement of those persons involved. The notification must include all persons with joint knowledge of an infant with prenatal substance exposure at the time the notification is made. Any person who has knowledge that the individual who was originally designated to make the notification has failed to do so, shall immediately make a notification. (c) A notification made under this section is not to be construed to constitute a report of child abuse or neglect under § 903 of this title, unless risk factors are present that would jeopardize the safety and well-being of the infant. (d) The immunity provisions under § 908 of this title will also apply to this chapter. 81 Del. Laws, c. 257, § 1;
16 DE Code § 904B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 9B. Infants With Prenatal Substance Exposure.|§ 904B. Notification information.

§ 904B. Notification information. (a) Upon receipt of a notification of an infant with prenatal substance exposure, the Division shall enter it into the Division's internal information system. (b) Upon receipt of a notification of an infant with prenatal substance exposure, the Division shall notify the office of the Investigation Coordinator of the notification in sufficient detail to permit the Investigation Coordinator to undertake its duties as specified in § 906 of this title.  81 Del. Laws, c. 257, § 1;
16 DE Code § 905B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 9B. Infants With Prenatal Substance Exposure.|§ 905B. State response to notifications of infants with prenatal substance exposure.

§ 905B. State response to notifications of infants with prenatal substance exposure. (a) In implementing the Division's role in protecting the safety and well-being of infants with prenatal substance exposure, upon receipt of a notification under § 903B of this title, the Division shall do all of the following:  (1) Determine if the case requires an investigation or family assessment. (2) Develop a Plan of Safe Care. (3) Provide copies of the Plan of Safe Care to all agencies and providers involved in the care or treatment of the infant with prenatal substance exposure and affected family or caregiver. (4) Implement and monitor the provisions of the Plan of Safe Care.  (b) For any case accepted by the Division for investigation or family assessment, the Division may contract for services to comply with §§ 906 and 905B of this title. (c) For cases that are not accepted by the Division for investigation or family assessment, or those cases accepted for family assessment where the report does not involve a multidisciplinary case under § 906(e)(3) of this title, but that still meet the definition of an infant with prenatal substance exposure, the Division shall contract for services to do any of the following:  (1) Protect the safety and well-being of the infant with prenatal substance exposure following release from the care of health-care providers while preserving the family unit whenever the safety of the infant is not jeopardized. (2) Develop a Plan of Safe Care.  (3) Provide copies of the Plan of Safe Care to all agencies and providers involved in the care or treatment of the infant with prenatal substance exposure and affected family or caregiver.  (4) Implement and monitor the provisions of the Plan of Safe Care. (5) Provide a final report to the Division to assist the Division in complying with §  906B of this title. (d) For any case referred for contracted services under this chapter, the contractor shall immediately notify the Division if it determines that an investigation is required or is otherwise appropriate under § 906 of this title. The contracted staff who have conducted the assessment may remain involved in the provision of services to the child and family as appropriate. (e) In implementing the Investigation Coordinator's role in ensuring the safety and well-being of infants with prenatal substance exposure, the Investigation Coordinator, or the Investigation Coordinator's staff, shall have electronic access and the authority to track within the Department's internal information system each notification of an infant with prenatal substance exposure.  81 Del. Laws, c. 257, § 1;
16 DE Code § 906B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 9B. Infants With Prenatal Substance Exposure.|§ 906B. Data and reports.

§ 906B. Data and reports. (a) The Division shall document all of the following information in its internal information system for all notifications of infants with prenatal substance exposure under this chapter:  (1) The number of infants identified as being affected by substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (2) The number of infants for whom a Plan of Safe Care was developed, implemented and monitored. (3) The number of infants for whom referrals were made for appropriate services, including services for the affected family or caregiver. (4) The implementation of such Plans to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with state requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver. (b) The Department of Health and Social Services, the Investigation Coordinator and health-care providers shall assist the Division in complying with this section. (c) In addition to any required federal reporting requirements, the Division, with assistance from the Department of Health and Social Services and the Investigation Coordinator, shall provide an annual report to the Child Protection Accountability Commission and Child Death Review Commission summarizing the aggregate data gathered on infants with prenatal substance exposure. (d) To protect the privacy of the affected family or caregivers, including the infant named in a report, this chapter is subject to the privacy and confidentiality provisions in §§  906 and 909 of this title. 81 Del. Laws, c. 257, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1001. “Hospital” defined [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 102, § 2].

§ 1001. “Hospital” defined [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 102, § 2]. (a) As used in this chapter, “hospital” means a health-care organization that has a governing body, an organized medical and professional staff, and inpatient facilities, and provides either medical diagnosis, treatment and care, nursing and related services for ill and injured patients, or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of ill, injured or disabled patients 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and primarily engaged in providing inpatient services. (b) Hospitals may be further classified as:  (1) General. — Providing diverse patient services, diagnostic and therapeutic, for a variety of medical conditions. A general hospital must provide on-site:  a. Diagnostic x-ray services with facilities and staff for a variety of procedures. b. Clinical laboratory services with facilities and with anatomical pathology services regularly and conveniently available available. c. Operating room service with facilities and staff. d. Emergency department with facilities and staff. (2) Long-term care. — Providing inpatient services for patients whose medically-complex conditions require a long hospital stay with an average length of stay of greater than 25 days. (3) Psychiatric. — Providing services for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychiatric-related illness.  (4) Rehabilitation. — Providing intensive inpatient rehabilitative services for 1 or more conditions requiring rehabilitation. (5) Surgical. — Providing inpatient and outpatient surgical and related services in which the anticipated duration of the patient's stay will not exceed 72 hours following admission. A surgical hospital must provide all of the following services on-site:  a. Diagnostic x-ray services with facilities and staff for a variety of procedures.  b. Clinical laboratory services with facilities and anatomical pathology services regularly and conveniently available. c. Operating room service with facilities and staff.  d. Basic emergency care. (c) Hospitals classified under paragraphs (b)(2) through (4) of this section shall not be required to comply with the provisions of paragraph (b)(1) of this section, but must, at a minimum, provide on-site basic emergency care services. 16 Del. C. 1953, §  1021;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  87;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 404, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 102, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1002. Regulations.

§ 1002. Regulations. (a) The Department shall develop, establish and enforce standards governing the construction, maintenance and operation of hospitals to protect and promote the public health and welfare.  (b) The Department shall further adopt regulations to ensure that hospital staff have ready access to a locked hospital bathroom in the event of an emergency.  16 Del. C. 1953, §  1027;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  92;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1003. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1003. License requirement.

§ 1003. License requirement. (a) No person shall construct, establish, conduct or maintain a hospital in this State without a license being issued under this chapter. (b) A license is not transferable from person to person or entity to entity.  (c) Separate licenses. (1) Separate licenses are required for hospitals maintained on separate premises, even though both hospitals may be operated under the same management. (2) Separate licenses are not required for separate buildings on the same grounds or adjoining grounds, if the buildings are operated under 1 management. (3) All off-site ambulatory care service facilities must be licensed as free-standing facilities if identified as such in § 122(3) of this title.16 Del. C. 1954, §  1023;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1004. Application for license.

§ 1004. Application for license. An application for license shall be made to the Department upon forms provided by it and shall contain such information as the Department may reasonably require including affirmative evidence of ability to comply with such reasonable standards, rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed under this chapter. 16 Del. C. 1953, §  1024;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  88;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1005. Issuance and renewal of license.

§ 1005. Issuance and renewal of license. (a) The Department shall grant an initial license for a period of up to 1 year to a new hospital that completes the application process, submits the nonrefundable application fee of $1,000 plus $2 per licensed inpatient bed and $500 for each emergency department not located on the hospital's main campus, and demonstrates compliance with the requirements established under this chapter.  (b) The Department shall renew annually a hospital's license, unless suspended or revoked, upon filing by the hospital, payment of an annual licensure fee of $750 plus $2 per licensed inpatient bed and $500 for each emergency department not located on the hospital's main campus, and demonstration of its continued compliance with the requirements established under this chapter. (c) The Department may grant a provisional license to a hospital which is not in substantial compliance with the requirements established under this chapter. A hospital which has been issued a provisional license shall resubmit the initial application fee for reinspection prior to the issuance of an annual license. (d) The licensure fees collected by the Department pursuant to this section are hereby appropriated to, and shall be retained by, the Department to defray operating expenses associated with this chapter. 16 Del. C. 1953, §  1025;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  67 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  89;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1006. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1006. Denial or revocation of license, hearings and appeal.

§ 1006. Denial or revocation of license, hearings and appeal. (a) The Department shall have the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a license in any case where it finds that there has been a failure to comply with this chapter or the rules and regulations issued under this chapter or the Health-Care Associated Infections Disclosure Act [Chapter 10A of this Title] § 1731A of Title 24 or § 903 of this title. (b) Before a license issued under this chapter is denied, suspended or revoked, notice shall be given in writing to the holder of the license setting forth the particular reasons for such action. Denial, suspension or revocation of a license shall become effective 30 days after the mailing by registered mail or personal service of the notice, unless the applicant or licensee within such 30 day period shall give written notice to the Department requesting a hearing, in which case the notice shall be deemed to be suspended. If a hearing has been requested, the applicant or licensee shall be given an opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing before the Department. At any time at or prior to the hearing, the Department may rescind the notice of denial, suspension or revocation, upon being satisfied that the reasons for such action have been or will be removed. A copy of the decision of the Department setting forth the finding of facts and the particular reasons for the decision shall be sent by registered mail or served personally upon the applicant or licensee. The decision shall become final 30 days after it is so mailed or served unless the applicant or licensee within such 30-day period appeals the decision to the Superior Court. A copy of said notice of appeal must be provided simultaneously to the Department. The Department shall promptly certify and file with the Court a copy of the record and decision, including the transcript of the hearings on which the decision is based. Proceedings thereafter shall be governed by the Rules of the Superior Court of the State. (c) The procedure governing hearings authorized by this section shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department. A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings and all testimony. 16 Del. C. 1953, §  1026;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  90, 91;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 320, §  7;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1007. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1007. Enforcement.

§ 1007. Enforcement. (a) Any person constructing, managing or operating any hospital without a license shall be fined not more than $5,000 for the first offense and not more than $10,000 for each subsequent offense. Each day of a continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense. (b) The Department may impose civil money penalties for the violation of provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to it. (1) A licensee or other person is liable for a civil money penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation for violations which the Department determines pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a patient. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. (2) In determining the amount of a civil money penalty imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section or this subsection, the Department shall consider the following factors:  a. The seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the violation and the threat or potential threat to the health or safety of patients; b. The history of violations committed by the person or the person's affiliate, employee, or controlling person; c. The efforts made by the hospital to correct the violation; d. Any misrepresentation made to the Department; and e. Any other matter that affects the health, safety or welfare of a patient. (c) The Department shall have the authority to collect any civil money penalty. Any civil money penalties collected by the Department under this section are hereby appropriated to the Department to carry out the purposes of this section. (1) Payment of any civil penalty by a facility is not an allowable cost for reimbursement under the state Medicaid program or under other state-funded programs. (2) In the event of nonpayment of a civil money penalty the Department may add the amount of the civil penalty to the licensing fee for the hospital. If the licensee refuses to make the payment at the time of the application for renewal of its license its license may not be renewed.  (3) In the event of nonpayment of a civil money penalty after all legal appeals have been exhausted, a civil action may be brought by the Secretary in Superior Court for collection of the civil money penalty, including interest, attorney fees and costs. In a civil action to collect the civil money penalty the validity, amount and appropriateness of the civil money penalty shall not be subject to review. 16 Del. C. 1953, §  1027;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  92;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1008. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1008. Injunction.

§ 1008. Injunction. Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the Department may, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the State for injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the construction, maintenance or operation of a hospital without a license. 16 Del. C. 1953, §  1036;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  98;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1009. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1009. Construction.

§ 1009. Construction. (a) All construction, whether new or renovation, must conform to the design and construction standards established by the Department. (1) A “renovation” is:  a. The strengthening or upgrading of building elements, materials, equipment, or fixtures that does not result in a reconfiguration of the building spaces within; or b. Any reconfiguration of a space that affects an exit, a corridor, or any component of a means of egress; or c. Work that changes the current designated purpose or occupancy classification of a building space. (2) Cosmetic changes such as repainting or changing carpeting are not considered renovations.  (b) When a hospital plans to construct or renovate any buildings or spaces within a building, 2 copies of properly-prepared plans and specifications for the entire project shall be submitted to the Department. (c) An approval, in writing, shall be obtained from the Department before construction or renovation work is begun. (d) Hospitals wishing to construct or renovate must apply to the Department and submit the appropriate fee for approval. The fee structure for plan review shall be as follows:  New Construction  Square footage   Fee   10,000 or less   $250   10,001-20,000   $300   20,001-30,000   $350   30,001-40,000   $400   40,001-50,000   $450   50,001-above   $500   Renovations  Square footage   Fee   5,000 or less   $100   5,001-10,000   $150   10,001-15,000   $200   15,001-20,000   $250   20,001-25,000   $300   25,001-30,000   $350   30,001-35,000   $400   35,001-40,000   $450   40,001-above   $500   (e) After the hospital has submitted all required documentation, the Department shall review the submission within a timeframe agreed upon by both parties. (f) Hospitals failing to complete the plan review process and receive approval prior to construction or renovation shall be subject to a $5,000 fine for each project. (g) Any licensure fees or fines collected by the Department pursuant to this section are hereby appropriated to, and shall be retained by, the Department to defray operating expenses associated with this chapter. 82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
16 DE Code § 1010. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 10. Hospitals|§ 1010. Inspections and investigations.

§ 1010. Inspections and investigations. (a) The Department shall make or cause to be made such inspections and investigations of a hospital as it may deem necessary.  (b) The Department shall accept the survey report of an approved accrediting organization, as defined by regulations, in lieu of an annual licensure inspection.  16 Del. C. 1953, §  1029;  56 Del. Laws, c. 360;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  94;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;