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DE SB299

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Hall-Long

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that the Division of Long-Term Care Residents Protection can access emergency medical system and paramedic records during investigations involving resident care or treatment at licensed facilities.

  • Expands the Division's authority to obtain hospital, emergency medical system, and paramedic records when residents are transported to or from hospitals or admitted to hospitals from facilities.

  • Requires the Division to develop a standardized "Interagency Transfer Form" for exchange of information between health care agencies and facilities regarding resident or patient health conditions and care needs.

  • Aims to ensure ongoing quality of care and resident-centered care when individuals transfer between different care settings.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Long-term Care Residents Protection.

Last Action

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

6/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Executive6/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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