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DE SB291

Bill

Status

Passed

7/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Robert Marshall

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires posting of the most recent state survey reports for nursing facilities online, rather than just a concise summary on physical signs.

  • Eliminates mandatory follow-up meetings after every nursing facility survey and replaces them with meetings conducted only upon request by the facility, a resident, or a resident's family member or agent.

  • Clarifies that nursing facilities must meet federal requirements in 42 CFR Chapter IV Section 483.152 regarding certification of nursing assistants.

  • Corrects student-to-instructor ratios for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, specifying 8 students to 1 instructor rather than previous language.

  • Makes technical corrections to Delaware Code Title 16 provisions governing nursing facility oversight and operations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nursing Facilities And Similar Facilities.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/24/2010
Health & Social Services6/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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