DE SB262

Adds an exception to Delaware nursing regulations permitting unlicensed assistive personnel employed by licensed home care agencies to administer medications to adults lacking decision-making capacity in their residences.

Requires responsible caregivers to prepackage medications by date and time with written administration instructions and sign an agreement with the employer confirming the medication and process are safe and appropriate.

Defines "responsible caregiver" as individuals designated under advance health-care directives, court-appointed guardians, surrogates, or others legally authorized to make health-care decisions under Delaware law.

Excludes injectable medications, intravenous therapy, rectal or vaginal administration, catheter administration, and feeding tube administration from this exception; permits non-oral medications such as eye or ear drops.

Known as the "Share the Care Act" and applies only to individuals residing in private homes not licensed by the Department of Health and Social Services.