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2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 99. DELAWARE HEALTH CARE COMMISSION › Subchapter V. Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research › § 9941. Creation of a Board.

§ 9941. Creation of a Board.
(a) There is established the Board of Directors of the Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research (“Board”) which shall serve as an advisory board to the Health Care Commission.
(b) The Board is comprised of the following members:
(1) Eight members, appointed by the Governor, as follows:
a. One member representing the public.
b. One member representing a federally-qualified health center.
c. Three members from the Delaware State Dental Society, appointed in consultation with the Delaware State Dental Society, including 1 appointed in consultation with the Board of Directors of Christiana Care Health Services.
d. One member from the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, appointed in consultation with the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene.
e. One dental hygienist, appointed in consultation with the Delaware Dental Hygienist Association.
f. One member from the Delaware Higher Education Office.
(2) The Chair of the Delaware Health Care Commission, or the Chair's designee.
(3) The Delaware State Dental Director, or the State Dental Director's designee, who serves as an ex officio member of the Board.
(c) All members, other than the ex officio member, shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except the initial appointments. Of the appointed positions, 3 will initially be for 1 year, 3 will initially be for 2 years, and 3 will be for 3 years, to allow for staggered terms. Members may be reappointed 3 times and may serve no longer than 9 years. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term.
(d) The Chair shall be elected by the members from among the Board members.
(e) No member of the Board shall receive compensation for that member's duties other than normal travel expenses incurred in carrying out the responsibilities as members.
(f) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum and shall be sufficient for any action by the Board.
(g) The Board may establish working committees to assist in completing its work.
73 Del. Laws, c. 4, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  19;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 420, § 7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 99. DELAWARE HEALTH CARE COMMISSION › Subchapter V. Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research › § 9942. Purposes of the Board.

§ 9942. Purposes of the Board.
The purpose of the Board shall be to support, encourage and promote:
(1) Accredited general practice residencies in dentistry at any general hospital in the State that will provide a comprehensive postgraduate training program pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 11 of Title 24.
(2) Expansion of opportunities for Delaware residents to obtain dental education and training at all levels.
(3) A strengthening of the factors favoring the decision of qualified dental personnel to practice in Delaware, including, but not limited to, tools such as loan repayment programs as approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission.
(4) Dental needs of the community at large and particularly those who do not have ready access to dental care.
(5) Expansion of opportunities for Delaware residents to obtain training at a reasonable cost in the dental professions.
(6) Incentives for qualified personnel in the dental professions to practice in Delaware.
(7) Support of graduate and postgraduate training programs, including emphasis on those programs targeted to meet the State's health-care needs.
73 Del. Laws, c. 4, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 99. DELAWARE HEALTH CARE COMMISSION › Subchapter V. Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research › § 9943. Duties.

§ 9943. Duties.
The Board shall be responsible for implementation of policies designed to accomplish the purposes set forth in § 9942 of this title, and shall report to the Commission on its progress. Its activities and responsibilities shall include:
(1) Working in conjunction with the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, development of programs to encourage and allow dentists to practice in under-served areas of the State, as designated by the Delaware Health Care Commission, in lieu of hospital-based residency training as a condition of licensure. Such programs may include preceptorships and reciprocity.
(2) Loan repayment programs designed to attract dental personnel to Delaware's under-served areas, as approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission.
(3) Development of expanded opportunities for dental school graduates to obtain general practice training in Delaware. Examples of such opportunities may include, but not be limited to:
satellite sites; partnerships with dental schools; and partnerships with local hospitals.
(4) Developing recruitment programs designed to attract dental personnel to Delaware.
(5) Developing plans for enhanced education opportunities for Delawareans interested in pursuing a dental education.
(6) Developing plans for improving access to dental care, particularly for the underserved populations.
The Board may develop working relationships and affiliation agreements with other institutions to facilitate carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Any such agreements shall be approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission, which shall be a signatory to any documents setting the terms of the agreement.
73 Del. Laws, c. 4, §  3;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10001. Purpose.

§ 10001. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish an integrated wireline and wireless 911-Enhanced Emergency Number Service throughout this State in order to improve and/or enhance emergency communication procedures.
66 Del. Laws, c. 270, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10003. Establishment of 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System.

§ 10003. Establishment of 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System.
There is hereby established a statewide 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System whereby all 911 Emergency Report Centers in this State shall be equipped with and/or maintain a 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System by January 1, 1989.
66 Del. Laws, c. 270, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10004. Authority of Commission.

§ 10004. Authority of Commission.
(a) The Commission shall require all telegraph corporations, telephone corporations or any corporation supplying wireline telephone service within this State to provide a 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System capability to every 911 Emergency Reporting Center.
(b) The Commission shall further authorize said telegraph corporation, telephone corporation or corporation supplying wireline telephone service within this State to recover the expense of providing said service through such fees or tariffs as may be necessary. The Commission shall permit, but not require, the recovery of such expense through a separately identified charge.
(c) The Public Service Commission shall review telephone rates charged by any provider which as of June 1, 2001, had E-911 costs embedded in such rates and shall assure that such rates are adjusted as of January 1, 2002, to account for the removal of the embedded costs from them.
(d) To the extent of the Commission's authority relative to assignment of “N11” telephone numbers, the Commission shall not authorize telegraph corporations, telephone corporations or any corporation supplying telephone service within the State to:
(1) Establish any 3-digit number with “11” as the last 2 digits for any commercial purpose; or
(2) Establish any 3-digit number with “11” as the last 2 digits for public safety purposes except as recommended by a review committee established by subsection (d) of this section.
(e) A committee to review the need for a 3-digit number for public safety purposes is hereby established consisting of the following:
(1) A representative from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security appointed by the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security.
(2) A representative from the State Fire Prevention Commission appointed by the Chair of the Commission.
(3) A representative from the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association appointed by the President of the Association.
(4) A representative from the Delaware State Police appointed by the Superintendent of State Police.
(5) A representative from the Delaware State Police Chief's Council appointed by the Chairperson of the Council.
(6) A representative from the Delaware 911 Users Group elected from its members.
(7) A representative appointed by the Governor.
The Committee shall select a chair from its members and review the use of such numbers upon request. The committee by majority vote shall either approve or disapprove the request, and shall submit its recommendation to the Commission. The Committee shall conduct its meetings and hearings in accord with the Freedom of Information Act, Chapter 100 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.
66 Del. Laws, c. 270, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 60, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §§  3, 4;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;  77 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10006. Establishment of 911-Emergency Medical Dispatch System.

§ 10006. Establishment of 911-Emergency Medical Dispatch System.
(a) There is hereby established a statewide 911 Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) System whereby all 911 Emergency Report Centers in this State providing emergency medical dispatch shall, through a contract with the Department of Safety and Homeland Security:
(1) Provide systematized caller interrogation questions; systematized prearrival instruction; and use and adhere to State EMD dispatch protocols matching the dispatchers evaluation of injury or illness severity with vehicle response mode and configuration;
(2) Electronically collect data regarding calls for assistance and all times related thereto, EMD dispatch protocol information, and ANI/ALI information;
(3) Measure all time increments in increments of seconds;
(4) Electronically transfer all required information collected to a central database maintained by OEMS on a real time basis;
(5) Use computerized case entry, case management and quality inspection software approved by OEMS;
(6) Have the capability of handling multiple (2 or more) calls simultaneously, including the ability to provide prearrival instructions consistent with the medical protocols. This capability must exist 24 hours per day throughout the entire year; and
(7) Have the capability to one-button transfer all data related to a call for medical assistance to the county PSAPs and must utilize that capability. Specifically, when a local PSAP determines that a call for assistance requires ALS, an immediate one-button transfer of all data must be made to the county PSAP. The transferred data must include the first call pickup time (time call received by local PSAP) and the time the local PSAP transferred the call to the EMD.
(8) Be accredited by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch (NAEMD) by August 1, 2003.
(b) All 911 Emergency Report Centers in this state receiving 911 calls and transferring them to a center providing emergency medical dispatch shall, through a contract with the Department of Safety and Homeland Security:
(1) Electronically collect data regarding calls for assistance including all times related thereto and ANI/ALI information;
(2) Measure all time increments in increments of seconds; and
(3) Have the capability to 1-button transfer all data related to a call for medical assistance to the county PSAPs and must utilize that capability. The transferred data must include the first call pickup time (time call received by local PSAP) and the time the local PSAP transferred the call to the EMD.
72 Del. Laws, c. 137, §  27;  74 Del. Laws, c. 1, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10007. Compliance with wireless E-911 service plan.

§ 10007. Compliance with wireless E-911 service plan.
After the Board has developed a wireless E-911 state plan consistent with the FCC E-911 order, all PSAPs and wireless providers shall provide wireless E-911 service in accordance with the plan, unless granted an extension by the Secretary or by any other operation of law. The Secretary shall have the power and authority to enforce compliance with the wireless E-911 state plan and may adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out such enforcement.
73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  6;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10008. Limitation of liability.

§ 10008. Limitation of liability.
No person involved in the provision of E-911 or 911 service who in good faith receives, develops, collects or processes information for the enhanced 911 data bases, relays, transfers, operates, maintains or provides enhanced 911 services or system capabilities, or provides emergency telephone and radio communications for ambulance, police and fire departments, shall be liable for damages in any civil action for any act or omission that results in death, injury or loss to person or property unless such action or inaction constitutes gross negligence or an intentional tort. This section shall be construed to include 911 service that utilizes in whole or in part Internet Protocol or other next generation 911 technologies.
73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  6;  78 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10009. Provider records.

§ 10009. Provider records.
Pursuant to a nondisclosure agreement with the Board and only to the extent required to develop and implement the wireline or wireless E-911 state plans or to accomplish any other lawful purpose directly related to the 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System, each provider shall provide relevant information as requested in writing by the Board relating to subscribers, provider specific revenues and expenses and automatic location information. Such information shall remain the exclusive property of the provider notwithstanding any other provision of law and, shall not be disclosed by the Board except pursuant to the terms of the nondisclosure agreement with the provider.
73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  6;  74 Del. Laws, c. 137, §  8;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 100. 911-ENHANCED EMERGENCY NUMBER SERVICE › § 10010. Confidentiality of information and release of information.

§ 10010. Confidentiality of information and release of information.
(a) Identifying information of provider subscribers, provider-specific revenues and expenses, trade secrets, commercial information and other such information shall be treated as confidential and, notwithstanding other provisions of law, shall not be subject to public disclosure by the State or its representatives. The information made available to the State, its representatives or providers of emergency services shall be used solely for purposes of delivering or assisting in the delivery of E-911 emergency services or services that notify the public of an emergency.
(b) No provider shall be liable for releasing subscriber information, including private listing information, for purposes of complying with the requirements of this chapter, Chapter 101 of this title or as otherwise required by law.
73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  6;  74 Del. Laws, c. 137, §§  9, 10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 101. ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM FUND › Subchapter I. Creation of Fund; Administration; Disbursements › § 10101. Purpose.

§ 10101. Purpose.
The State shall create a special fund designated as the Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Fund, which shall be used to reimburse the State, counties, local governments and providers of telecommunications services in this State for costs associated with the E-911 Emergency Reporting System.
69 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  7;  79 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 101. ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM FUND › Subchapter I. Creation of Fund; Administration; Disbursements › § 10102. Definitions.

§ 10102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “911 Emergency Report Center” shall have the same meaning assigned to such term in § 10002(1) of this title.
(2) “911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System” shall have the same meaning assigned to such term by § 10002(2) of this title.
(3) “Board” shall mean the Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board.
(4) “Business telephone service” shall mean network access telephone service where the use of such service is primarily for business purposes.
(5) “FCC E-911 Order” shall have the same meaning assigned to such term in § 10002(8) of this title.
(6) “Fund” shall mean the 911 Emergency Reporting System Fund created by this chapter.
(7) “Provider” shall have the same meaning assigned to such term in § 10002(10) of this title.
(8) “Residential telephone service” shall mean network access telephone service where the use of such service is primarily for social or domestic purposes.
(9) “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
(10) “System” shall mean a 911-Enhanced Emergency Reporting System.
(11) “Wholesale services” shall mean services that a provider furnishes to another provider, rather than to end-use customers.
(12) “Wireless E-911 State plan” shall have the same meaning assigned to such term in § 10002(16) of this title.
(13) “Wireless provider” shall have the same meaning assigned to such term in § 10002(18) of this title.
(14) “Wireless service” shall have the same meaning assigned to such term in § 10002(19) of this title.
69 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  8;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;  79 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 101. ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM FUND › Subchapter I. Creation of Fund; Administration; Disbursements › § 10105. Regulations.

§ 10105. Regulations.
The Secretary and, to the extent the collection of surcharges under this chapter is delegated to or performed by the Director of Revenue, each is authorized to adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the purpose of this subchapter and subchapter II of this chapter.
73 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  9;  74 Del. Laws, c. 137, §  4;  79 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 101. ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM FUND › Subchapter II. Prepaid Wireless Retail Transactions › § 10110. Definitions.

§ 10110. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions set forth in subchapter I of this chapter, the following definitions shall be applicable to this subchapter:
(1) “Consumer” means a person who purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction.
(2) “Prepaid wireless E911 surcharge” means the surcharge that is required to be collected by a seller from a consumer in the amount established under § 10112 of this title.
(3) “Prepaid wireless provider” means a person that provides prepaid wireless telecommunications service pursuant to a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
(4) “Prepaid wireless telecommunications service” means a wireless telecommunications service that allows a caller to dial 911 to access the 911 system, which service must be paid for in advance and is sold in predetermined units or dollars of which the number declines in a known amount.
(5) “Retail transaction” means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale.
(6) “Seller” means a person who sells prepaid wireless telecommunications service to another person.
79 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 101. ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM FUND › Subchapter II. Prepaid Wireless Retail Transactions › § 10112. Administrative provisions.

§ 10112. Administrative provisions.
(a) Prepaid wireless E911 surcharges collected by sellers shall be remitted to the Division of Revenue quarterly on forms issued by the Director of Revenue and subject to such regulations and requirements as shall be prescribed by the Director of Revenue.
(b) The Director of Revenue shall deposit remitted prepaid wireless E911 surcharges to the credit of the Fund established under § 10103 of this title.
(c) The Division of Revenue shall establish procedures by which a seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service may document that a sale is a sale for resale transaction and not a retail transaction.
(d) To the extent practicable, the audit, appeal, and other administrative provisions of Chapters 3 and 5 of Title 30 shall apply to the administration of the prepaid wireless E911 surcharge.
(e) A seller shall be permitted to deduct and retain 3% of prepaid wireless E911 surcharges that are collected by the seller from consumers.
79 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 101. ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM FUND › Subchapter II. Prepaid Wireless Retail Transactions › § 10113. Liability; records; confidentiality.

§ 10113. Liability; records; confidentiality.
(a) The provisions of §§ 10008, 10009, and 10010 of this title shall apply to providers and sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service.
(b) No provider or seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service shall be liable for damages to any person resulting from or incurred in connection with the provision of any lawful assistance to any investigative or law-enforcement officer of the United States, this or any other state, or any political subdivision of this or any other state, in connection with any lawful investigation or other law-enforcement activity by such law-enforcement officer.
79 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 101. ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM FUND › Subchapter II. Prepaid Wireless Retail Transactions › § 10114. Only permissible E911 surcharge on prepaid wireless service.

§ 10114. Only permissible E911 surcharge on prepaid wireless service.
The prepaid wireless E911 surcharge imposed by this subchapter shall be the only E911 funding obligation imposed with respect to prepaid wireless telecommunications service in this State, and no tax, fee, surcharge, or other charge shall be imposed by this State, any political subdivision of this State, or any intergovernmental agency, for E911 funding purposes, upon any prepaid wireless provider, seller, or consumer with respect to the sale, purchase, use, or provision of prepaid wireless telecommunications service.
79 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102. THE 2-1-1 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES HELPLINE › § 10201. Purpose.

§ 10201. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a 2-1-1 Community Social Services Helpline (2-1-1 Helpline) to provide community social services information and referral services at a centralized location, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
76 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  80;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  78;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  71;  77 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  3;  78 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  71;  78 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  79 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  65;  79 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  67;  80 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  71;  81 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  184;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102. THE 2-1-1 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES HELPLINE › § 10202. Definitions.

§ 10202. Definitions.
(a) “Board” means the 2-1-1 Advisory Board.
(b) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
(c) “Office” means the Office of Management and Budget.
76 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  80;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  78;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  71;  77 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  3;  78 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  71;  78 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  79 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  65;  79 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  67;  80 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  71;  81 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  184;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102. THE 2-1-1 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES HELPLINE › § 10203. Powers and duties of the Office.

§ 10203. Powers and duties of the Office.
(a) The Office shall implement the nonemergency 2-1-1 telephone number to provide human social services information concerning the availability of governmental and nonprofit services and to provide referrals to community social services and disaster-related information agencies.
(b) The Office shall register the 2-1-1 Community Social Services Helpline with the 9-1-1 Committee established by § 10004(e) of this title, all phone companies, the Association of Information and Referral Services, and the United Way of America.
(c) The Office shall designate the Delaware Helpline, Inc. as the primary service provider for the 2-1-1 Helpline and contract with a private phone service to ensure 24-hour operation of the 2-1-1 Helpline.
(d) The Office shall be responsible for raising community awareness about the 2-1-1 Helpline and website through, but not limited to, the use of marketing and outreach activity forums that include presentations on statewide community social services that are available through the government and not-for-profit-agencies.
76 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  80;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  78;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  71;  77 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  3;  78 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  71;  78 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  79 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  65;  79 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  67;  80 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  71;  81 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  184;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102. THE 2-1-1 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES HELPLINE › § 10204. The 2-1-1 Advisory Board.

§ 10204. The 2-1-1 Advisory Board.
(a) The 2-1-1 Advisory Board is established to advise the Governor, the Director, and the General Assembly on matters related to the 2-1-1 Community Social Services Helpline system and service.
(b) The Governor shall appoint 1 representative from each of the following offices or agencies as a member of the Board:
the Delaware Helpline, Inc.; the Department of Health and Social Services; the Department of Safety and Homeland Security; the Delaware Emergency Number Association, the Department of Technology and Information; and the United Way of Delaware. The Governor shall also appoint to the Board 3 members of the public, 1 representing the Latino community, 1 representing the senior citizen community, and 1 representing persons with disabilities. The Governor shall designate a chairperson for the Board from among the Board's members. Each member serves a term of 2 years and may be reappointed to serve additional terms.
(c) Members of the Board serve without compensation; however, they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incidental to their duties as members of the Commission.
(d) The Office of Management and Budget shall provide administrative support to the Board.
76 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  80;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  78;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  71;  77 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  3;  78 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  71;  78 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  79 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  65;  79 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  67;  80 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  71;  81 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  184;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102. THE 2-1-1 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES HELPLINE › § 10205. Duties and responsibilities of the Board.

§ 10205. Duties and responsibilities of the Board.
(a) The Board shall review the 2-1-1 Community Social Services system and services and submit recommendations to the Office for changes, modifications, or deletions.
(b) The Board shall schedule and conduct at least 4 regular meetings during the first year of operation of the 2-1-1 Helpline. The public must be given an opportunity to express views concerning the 2-1-1 Helpline system and service. Thereafter, the Board shall meet at such times and places as the members consider necessary and at such times as requested by the Director.
76 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  80;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  78;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  71;  77 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  3;  78 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  71;  78 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  79 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  65;  79 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  68;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  67;  80 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  71;  81 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  184;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102A. 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 10202A. Behavioral health crisis intervention services.

§ 10202A. Behavioral health crisis intervention services.
(a) The Division and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families shall administer the provision of crisis intervention services in this State.
(b) Subject to this chapter, the Division and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families shall establish operational standards, procedures, and protocols to administer the provision of crisis intervention services in this State.
(c) The Division and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families may employ individuals qualified by appropriate ability, education, and experience to administer the provision of crisis intervention services in this State.
84 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102A. 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services › Subchapter II. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Board and Fund › § 10212A. Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund.

§ 10212A. Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund.
(a) A special fund, known as the “Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund,” is created to support the operation and maintenance of 988, a crisis intervention services system, and the continuum of behavioral health services.
(b) All of the following must be deposited into the Fund:
(1) Money collected under this chapter.
(2) Grants, gifts, and other money intended for the Fund.
(3) Money appropriated or transferred to the Fund by the General Assembly.
(c) The State Treasurer shall invest the Fund consistent with the investment policies established by the Cash Management Policy Board and credit interest to the Fund monthly consistent with the rate established by the Cash Management Policy Board.
(d) Money in the Fund at the end of a State fiscal year carries forward and must not revert to the General Fund.
(e) At least monthly, the State Treasurer shall provide a statement of account of the Fund to the Co-Chairs of the Board.
84 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102A. 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services › Subchapter II. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Board and Fund › § 10213A. Disbursements from the Fund.

§ 10213A. Disbursements from the Fund.
(a) The Division may not expend the moneys in the Fund except under an appropriation authorized in the annual appropriation act or annual bond and capital improvement act.
(b) Moneys in the Fund may be expended for any of the following purposes in furtherance of the administration of this chapter:
(1) Establishing, operating, maintaining, and improving 988 or crisis intervention services, including personnel costs, technology, and infrastructure enhancements necessary to achieve operational and clinical standards and evidence-based best practices.
(2) Establishing, operating, or contracting for crisis teams for adults and children.
(3) Recruiting and retaining qualified personnel.
(4) Providing specialized training related to serving at-risk communities, including providing culturally and linguistically competent services.
(5) Raising public awareness of 988, behavioral health crisis intervention services available in this State, and education on behavioral health conditions.
(6) Data collection and analysis, reporting, evaluation participation, and related quality improvement activities.
(7) Administration, oversight, and evaluation of the Fund.
(8) Reimbursement of money appropriated by the General Assembly to implement this chapter.
(9) Any other purpose authorized by the annual appropriation act or annual bond and capital improvement act.
(c) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may waive the procurement requirements under Chapter 69 of Title 29 for expenditures made from the Fund.
(d) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services shall provide a written report not later than the second Tuesday of January each year to all of the following regarding each expenditure made under the Fund in the previous fiscal year and to what extent the expenditure accomplished the intended purpose of the expenditure:
(1) The Governor.
(2) The President Pro Tempore and Secretary of the Senate, for distribution to all Senators.
(3) The Speaker and Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, for distribution to all Representatives.
(4) The Controller General.
(5) The Director and Legislative Librarian of the Division of Research.
(6) The Director of the Public Archives.
(7) The Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
(8) The Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.
(9) The Board.
84 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102A. 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services › Subchapter II. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Board and Fund › § 10214A. Regulatory authority.

§ 10214A. Regulatory authority.
The Division and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families may adopt regulations or policies and procedures to administer, enforce, and implement this subchapter.
84 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102A. 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services › Subchapter III. Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Surcharges › § 10221A. Definitions.

§ 10221A. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Behavioral health crisis intervention services surcharge” or “surcharge” means the amount imposed by a provider or collected by a prepaid wireless seller under this subchapter.
(2) “Business telephone service” means network access telephone service where the use of the service is primarily for business purposes.
(3) “Consumer” means a person who purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction.
(4) “Fund” means the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund created by § 10212A of this title.
(5) “Prepaid wireless provider” means a person that provides prepaid wireless telecommunications service pursuant to a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
(6) “Prepaid wireless telecommunications service” means a wireless telecommunications service that allows a caller to dial 988 to access the 988 system, which service must be paid for in advance and is sold in predetermined units or dollars of which the number declines in a known amount.
(7) “Provider” means a telecommunications service provider, including a wireless provider, any other provider that is required to or opts to provide 988 service, or any intermediate entity or pass-through agent providing telecommunications services.
(8) “Residential telephone service” means network access telephone service where the use of the service is primarily for social or domestic purposes.
(9) “Retail transaction” means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale.
(10) “Seller” means a person who sells prepaid wireless telecommunications service to another person.
(11) “State government” includes any of the following:
a. An office or agency created by the Delaware Constitution or an act of the General Assembly.
b. An office or agency created by an office or agency created by the Delaware Constitution or an act of the General Assembly.
c. A school district or charter school.
(12) “Wholesale services” means services that a provider furnishes to another provider, rather than to end-use customers.
(13) “Wireless provider” means as “wireless provider” is defined in § 10002 of this title.
(14) “Wireless service” means as “wireless service” is defined in § 10002 of this title.
84 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 102A. 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services › Subchapter III. Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Surcharges › § 10224A. Administrative provisions.

§ 10224A. Administrative provisions.
(a) The Department of Finance may adopt regulations or policies and procedures to administer, enforce, and implement this subchapter.
(b) A provider or seller shall remit the behavioral health crisis intervention services surcharge on forms authorized by the Director of the Division of Revenue.
(c) Subject to this chapter, the Department of Finance may make agreements with a provider or seller relating to collecting and remitting surcharges.
(d) To the extent practicable, the audit, appeal, and other administrative provisions of Chapters 3 and 5 of Title 30 apply to the administration of the behavioral health crisis intervention services surcharge.
84 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 103. DELAWARE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK › Subchapter I. Purpose, Powers, and Duties; other Governing Provisions of the Delaware Health Information Network › § 10301. Purpose.

§ 10301. Purpose.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to create the Delaware Health Information Network, a not-for-profit body both politic and corporate, to serve as a public instrumentality that has the right, obligation, privilege, and purpose to promote the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of facilities for public and private use of health care information in the State. DHIN is the State's sanctioned provider of health information exchange services.
(b) DHIN is a public-private partnership for the benefit of all citizens of this State.
(c) DHIN shall ensure the privacy of patient health-care information.
71 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 368, §§  1, 16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 329, §§  1, 2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 103. DELAWARE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK › Subchapter I. Purpose, Powers, and Duties; other Governing Provisions of the Delaware Health Information Network › § 10302. Delaware Health Information Network Board of Directors.

§ 10302. Delaware Health Information Network Board of Directors.
(a) A Board of Directors manages and operates DHIN. Board membership must include individuals with various business, technology, and healthcare industry skills who are committed to managing DHIN in an efficient, effective, and competitive manner. Board membership is comprised as follows:
(1) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the Director's designee.
(2) The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Technology and Information or the Chief Information Officer's designee.
(3) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary's designee.
(4) The Controller General or the Controller General's designee.
(5) Fifteen members are appointed by the Governor. The Board, Delaware Healthcare Association, Medical Society of Delaware, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, and other interested organizations may make nonbinding recommendations to the Governor for appointments to the Board. The Governor's appointments are as follows:
a. Six general members, including at least 1 individual who represents the interests of medical consumers and at least 3 individuals who have experience or expertise in the health-care industry.
b. Three members who represent a hospital or health system.
c. Three members who represent physicians.
d. One member who represents a business or employer.
e. Two members who represent a health insurer or health plan.
(6) a. Board members shall elect the Board chair from among its members. The chair serves as chair for a 3-year term.
b. Each member serves a 3-year term, with each member continuing to serve beyond the term until a successor is appointed.
c. The Governor may suspend or remove a member upon the recommendation from the Board or for misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, or neglect of duty. A member is deemed in neglect of duty if the member is absent from 3 consecutive, regular Board meetings or attends less than 50% of Board meetings in a calendar year. The Governor may consider the member to have resigned and accept the member's resignation.
(b) A state officer or employee appointed to the Board or serving in any other capacity for the Board is not deemed to have resigned from public office or employment by reason of the appointment to or service for the Board.
(c) The number of members needed to be present at a Board meeting to have a quorum and conduct official business is a majority of members. Counting for quorum does not include member positions that are vacant.
71 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  21(8);  75 Del. Laws, c. 389, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 368, §§  2-5, 16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 103. DELAWARE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK › Subchapter I. Purpose, Powers, and Duties; other Governing Provisions of the Delaware Health Information Network › § 10304. Immunity from suit; limitation of liability.

§ 10304. Immunity from suit; limitation of liability.
(a) (1) A Board member, whether temporary or permanent, is not subject to and is immune from claim suit, liability, damages, or other recourse, whether civil or criminal, arising from the member's act, proceeding, decision, or determination performed or reached in good faith and without malice in carrying out the responsibility, authority, duty, power, or privilege of DHIN.
(2) Immunity under this subsection applies to a member acting individually or jointly with another member.
(3) Good faith is presumed under this subsection until proven otherwise. The burden to prove malice is on the complainant.
(4) The immunity from suit provided to state employees under the Delaware Constitution and §§ 4001 through 4005 of Title 10 applies to a DHIN employee or staff member, whether temporary or permanent.
(b) DHIN is not a health-care provider and is not subject to claims under Chapter 68 of Title 18. A person who participates in or subscribes to the services or information that DHIN provides is not liable in an action for damages or costs of any nature, in law or equity, which result solely from that person's use or failure to use DHIN information or data that was imputed or retrieved under DHIN's rules or regulations. A person may not be subject to antitrust or unfair competition liability based on membership or participation in DHIN as the State's sanctioned provider of health information services that are deemed to be essential to governmental function for the public health and safety.
71 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 368, §§  9, 10, 16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 5;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 103. DELAWARE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK › Subchapter I. Purpose, Powers, and Duties; other Governing Provisions of the Delaware Health Information Network › § 10305. Property rights.

§ 10305. Property rights.
(a) A person providing information or data to DHIN retains a property right in that information or data, but the provision of information or data grants to the other participant or subscriber a nonexclusive license to retrieve and use that information or data in accordance with the rules or regulation that DHIN promulgates.
(b) Processes or software that DHIN develops, designs, or purchases remains DHIN's property subject to use by a participant or subscriber under the rules or regulations that DHIN promulgates.
71 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 368, §§  11, 16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 6;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 103. DELAWARE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK › Subchapter I. Purpose, Powers, and Duties; other Governing Provisions of the Delaware Health Information Network › § 10306. Regulations; resolution of disputes.

§ 10306. Regulations; resolution of disputes.
(a) DHIN may promulgate rules and regulations under subchapter II of Chapter 101 of Title 29 to carry out the objective of this chapter. Regulations and rules that the Delaware Health Care Commission promulgated prior to July 12, 2010, regarding DHIN remain in full force and effect until amended or repealed through DHIN.
(b) DHIN may hear and determine a case decision under subchapter III of Chapter 101 of Title 29 to resolve a dispute among participants, subscribers, or the public under this chapter, or a rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter.
(c) A person may appeal to the Superior Court under subchapter V of Chapter 101 of Title 29 for any of the following:
(1) If the person has been aggrieved by the unlawfulness of a rule or regulation under this chapter.
(2) If a case decision under this chapter has been decided against the person.
71 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 368, §§  12, 13, 16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 329, §§  1, 4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 103. DELAWARE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK › Subchapter I. Purpose, Powers, and Duties; other Governing Provisions of the Delaware Health Information Network › § 10308. No pledge of state credit; no assumption of liability by State.

§ 10308. No pledge of state credit; no assumption of liability by State.
DHIN does not have the power, except where expressly granted by separate act of the General Assembly, to pledge the credit or to create any debt or liability of the State, a state agency, or a political subdivision of the State. The State shall not assume or be deemed to have assumed any debt or liability of DHIN as a result of any actions by DHIN.
71 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 9;