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DE HB62
Bill
Status
6/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Williams
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AI Summary
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Restructures the Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission membership from 12 members to 13 members, with 4 serving by virtue of their position (Attorney General, Executive Directors of Community Legal Aid Society, Delaware Health Care Facilities Association, and Delaware Healthcare Association) plus appointees from the Governor and legislative leaders
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Governor appoints 7 members including a nursing home resident or family member, 3 nursing home workers (one from each county), a health care professional, and 2 disability/elderly advocates, replacing the previous 8-member gubernatorial appointment structure
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Removes the political party affiliation requirements that previously mandated balanced representation between major parties on the Commission
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Establishes that Commission members elect their own Chair rather than having the Governor designate the Chairperson
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Requires the Department of Justice to provide legal advice and staff support to the Commission, which must meet at least quarterly and publish annual reports on nursing home quality of care trends
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/5/2019