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24 DE Code § 5208. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5208. Criminal history background checks.

§ 5208. Criminal history background checks. (a) Applicants for original licensure, licensure by reciprocity, temporary licensure, registration, or licensure renewal shall submit, at the applicant's expense, fingerprints and other necessary information in order to obtain the following:  (1) A report of the applicant's entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification or a statement from the State Bureau of Identification that the State Central Repository contains no such information relating to that person; and (2) A report of the applicant's entire federal criminal history record pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. § 534). (b) The State Bureau of Identification shall be the intermediary for purposes of this section and the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators shall be the screening point for the receipt of said federal criminal history records. 76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5210. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5210. Criteria for registration as a nursing home administrator-in-training; preceptors; requirements of supervision.

§ 5210. Criteria for registration as a nursing home administrator-in-training; preceptors; requirements of supervision. (a) The Board may, upon the written request of a nursing home administrator who wishes to act as a preceptor, register an individual as a nursing home administrator-in-training under the following circumstances:  (1) The preceptor has submitted that preceptor's own request in a form approved by the Board; (2) The preceptor has been licensed in this State or in any other jurisdiction for at least the 2 years immediately prior to date of the written request; (3) The written request includes a clear statement by the preceptor agreeing to act as preceptor for the individual for whom that preceptor is seeking registration; (4) The written request includes a clear statement by the preceptor of the specific functions and responsibilities that the individual for whom the preceptor is seeking registration will perform; (5) The written request includes a clear statement by both the preceptor and the individual for whom that preceptor is seeking registration indicating that the individual has met the requirements of § § 5208 and 5209(a)(4) through (a)(6) of this title; and (6) The written request includes, as attachments when necessary, evidence satisfactory to the Board supporting the veracity of the statement required by paragraph (a)(5) of this section. (b) Persons presented to the Board by a preceptor shall provide a notarized statement to the Board that they will:  (1) Only perform those specific functions which have been delineated in the preceptor's statement; (2) Only practice under the direct supervision of a preceptor; and (3) Not represent themselves to the public, residents, or patients as licensed nursing home administrators. (c) The preceptor shall be responsible and available to provide direction, observation, aid, training, and instruction to the administrator-in-training, including the submission of progress reports. This is an interactive process between the preceptor and the administrator-in-training intended to ensure the extent, quality, and scope of experience of the duties performed as a nursing home administrator. (d) The Board, in its regulations, shall determine the number of nursing home administrators-in-training that a preceptor may supervise and the requirements of their supervision. 76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5212. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5212. Administrator-in-Training Program.

§ 5212. Administrator-in-Training Program. The Board shall approve an Administrator-In-Training Program that complies with the guidelines of the National Association of Boards of Long-Term Care Administrators (NAB), and contains at a minimum the following:  (1) Introduction and orientation; (2) Admission procedures; (3) Medical records requirements; (4) Resident rights; (5) Administration; (6) Food service; (7) Nursing; (8) Housekeeping/maintenance/janitorial; (9) Medical and allied health; (10) Recreation; (11) Rehabilitation services; (12) Social services; (13) Disaster/emergency services; (14) Medicare/Medicaid; (15) Professional ethics; and (16) Applicable state and federal laws and regulations.76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5213. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5213. Reciprocity.

§ 5213. Reciprocity. Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board:  (1) The Board shall grant a license to each applicant who presents proof of current licensure in “good standing” in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, whose standards for licensure are substantially similar to those of this State; and (2) The Board may grant a license to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure in “good standing” in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, whose standards are not substantially similar to those of this state, provided that the applicant shall have practiced in that state for a minimum of 3 years after licensure; and provided further that the applicant would not be prohibited from being licensed pursuant to this chapter because of that applicant's criminal or administrative record, any impairment related to drugs or alcohol, or mental incompetence.64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5214. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5214. Fees.

§ 5214. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division of Professional Regulation in its service on behalf of the Board. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division of Professional Regulation, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure biennium. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5215. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5215. Issuance and renewal of licenses.

§ 5215. Issuance and renewal of licenses. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant, who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a nursing home administrator and who pays the fee established under § 5214 of this title. (b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division of Professional Regulation, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of a renewal form provided by the Division of Professional Regulation, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board. (c) The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall determine the period of time within which a licensed nursing home administrator may still renew that administrator's own license, notwithstanding the fact that such licensee has failed to renew on or before the renewal date. (d) A licensee, upon written request, may be placed in an inactive status in accordance with the Board's rules and regulations. Such person may reenter practice upon written notification to the Board of the intent to do so and completion of continuing education as required in the Board's rules and regulations. The renewal fee of such person shall be prorated according to the amount of time such person was inactive. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5217. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5217. Complaints.

§ 5217. Complaints. (a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. (b) When it is determined that an individual is engaging, or has engaged, in the practice of nursing home administration, or is using the title “nursing home administrator” or other title implying that the individual is competent to act as a “nursing home administrator” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5218. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5218. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 5218. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that 1 of the conditions or violations set forth in § 5216 of this title applies to a practitioner regulated by this chapter:  (1) Issue a letter of reprimand; (2) Censure a practitioner; (3) Place a practitioner on probationary status, and require the practitioner to:  a. Report regularly to the Board upon the matters, which are the basis of the probation; b. Limit all practice and professional activities to those areas prescribed by the Board; (4) Suspend any practitioner's license; (5) Revoke any practitioner's license; (6) Impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation. (b) The Board may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that the deficiencies, which required such action, have been remedied. (c) In the event of a formal or informal complaint concerning the activity of a licensee that presents a clear and immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Board may temporarily suspend the person's license, pending a hearing, upon the written order of the Secretary of State or the Secretary's designee, with the concurrence of the Board chair or the Board chair's designee. An order temporarily suspending a license may not be issued unless the person or the person's attorney received at least 24 hours' written or oral notice before the temporary suspension so that the person or the person's attorney may file a written response to the proposed suspension. The decision as to whether to issue the temporary order of suspension will be decided on the written submissions. An order of temporary suspension pending a hearing may remain in effect for no longer than 60 days from the date of the issuance of the order unless the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance of the hearing date. If the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance, the order of temporary suspension remains in effect until the hearing is convened and a decision is rendered by the Board. A person whose license has been temporarily suspended pursuant to this section may request an expedited hearing. The Board shall schedule the hearing on an expedited basis, provided that the Board receives the request within 5 calendar days from the date on which the person received notification of the decision to temporarily suspend the person's license. (d) When a license has been suspended due to a disability of the licensee, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is able to practice with reasonable skill and safety. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  96;  75 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  51;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  2;
24 DE Code § 5219. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5219. Hearing procedures.

§ 5219. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29, alleging violation of § 5216 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) All hearings shall be informal without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that action or actions constituting grounds for discipline have been proven, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter, as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the practitioner. (c) If the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, that practitioner may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the practitioner whichever is greater. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5220. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter II. License|§ 5220. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 5220. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation. (b) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate. (c) [Repealed.] 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  97[1];  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 20;
24 DE Code § 5221. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 5221. Exemptions.

§ 5221. Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of nursing home administration by persons registered with the Board and working under the direct supervision of a Delaware licensed nursing home administrator; such licensed nursing home administrator shall be responsible for the activities of the unlicensed person practicing nursing home administration in this State. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5222. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 52. Nursing Home Administrators|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 5222. Penalty.

§ 5222. Penalty. A person, not currently licensed as a nursing home administrator under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of nursing home administration, or using in connection with that person's own name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice nursing home administration, such offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, that person shall be fined not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Courts shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter. 64 Del. Laws, c. 159, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53. Massage and Bodywork|Subchapter I. Board of Massage and Bodywork|§ 5301. Objectives.

§ 5301. Objectives. The primary objective of the Board of Massage and Bodywork, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered. The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against practitioners, both licensed or certified, or formerly licensed or certified. 70 Del. Laws, c. 582, §  1;
24 DE Code § 5304. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53. Massage and Bodywork|Subchapter I. Board of Massage and Bodywork|§ 5304. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 5304. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year and at such times as the President deems necessary; or at the request of a majority of the Board members. (b) The Board shall elect, in the same month of each year, a president, vice-president and secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year, and may succeed himself or herself for 1 additional term. (c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. The affirmative vote of at least 4 members of the Board is required to certify and license applicants or to discipline a certificate holder or licensee. All other actions will be by simple majority vote. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and copies shall be maintained by the Division. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The expense of preparing any transcript shall be incurred by the person requesting it. 70 Del. Laws, c. 582, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 363, §  3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 40;
24 DE Code § 5305. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53. Massage and Bodywork|Subchapter I. Board of Massage and Bodywork|§ 5305. Records.

§ 5305. Records. The Division shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as massage and bodywork therapist and for certification as massage technician, all approved applications for licenses for massage establishments, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board. 70 Del. Laws, c. 582, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 104, § 2;
24 DE Code § 5309. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53. Massage and Bodywork|Subchapter II. License|§ 5309. Qualifications of applicants for certification as massage technicians.

§ 5309. Qualifications of applicants for certification as massage technicians. (a) An applicant who is applying for certification as a massage technician under this chapter shall submit evidence, verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board, that such person meets the requirements of § 5308(a)(5)-(11) and (e) of this title and:  (1) Is at least 18 years of age;  (2) Has completed, as a minimum, a 300-hour course of supervised in-class study of massage that includes a curriculum of no less than:  a. Sixty hours of anatomy and physiology; b. One hundred-forty hours of theory and technique; c. Seventy-five hours of elective courses in the field of massage therapy; d. Twenty-five hours of ethics, law and contraindications (3) Has passed a state-certified examination in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training; and possesses current CPR certification. An exception from current CPR certification shall be allowed for persons who have lower limb amputee status. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, an applicant may apply for a temporary massage technician certification under this section after completion of a 200-hour course of supervised in-class study of massage that includes a curriculum of no less than:  (1) Fifty hours of anatomy and physiology; (2) One hundred and ten hours of theory and technique; (3) Twenty-five hours of ethics, law, and contraindications; and (4) Fifteen hours of elective courses. A temporary massage technician certification, which is subject to all the other provisions and requirements of this chapter, shall be valid for a period of no more than 1 year and may not be renewed or reissued, and shall not be eligible for inactive status. (c) Where the Board has found to its satisfaction that an applicant has been intentionally fraudulent, or that false information intentionally has been supplied, it shall report its findings to the Attorney General for further action. (d) Where the application of a person has been refused or rejected and such applicant feels that the Board has acted without justification; has imposed higher or different standards for that applicant than for other applicants or licensees; or has in some way contributed to or caused the failure of such application, the applicant may appeal to the Superior Court. (e) All individuals licensed to practice as massage technicians in this State shall be required to be fingerprinted by the State Bureau of Identification, at the licensee's expense, for the purposes of performing subsequent criminal background checks. Licensees shall submit by January 1, 2014, at the applicant's expense, fingerprints and other necessary information in order to obtain a criminal background check. 70 Del. Laws, c. 582, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 289, §§  3-8;  75 Del. Laws, c. 130, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 363, §  8;
24 DE Code § 5310. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53. Massage and Bodywork|Subchapter II. License|§ 5310. Reciprocity.

§ 5310. Reciprocity. Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who shall present proof of current licensure, in good standing, in another state, the District of Columbia or territory of the United States, and who, in addition:  (1) Meets the criteria for licensure in good standing as defined in § 5308(a)(5)-(10) of this title for all currently and previously held licenses and has complied with § 5308(a)(11) and (e) of this title; (2) Has achieved the passing score on a written, standardized nationally-prepared and administered examination in massage or bodywork therapy; the passing score shall be as established by the testing agency. If the testing agency has not established a passing score, the Board in conjunction with the Division shall establish the passing score; (3) Has practiced massage and bodywork continually for 2 years immediately prior to making application; (4) Possesses current CPR certification; and (5) Is at least 18 years of age.70 Del. Laws, c. 582, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 289, §  6;  78 Del. Laws, c. 363, §  9;