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DE SB196
Bill
Status
6/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Poore
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AI Summary
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Establishes a voluntary certification program for 24/7 Emergent Physician Care Centers administered by the Division of Health Care Quality.
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Requires certified centers to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with at least one licensed physician and one licensed registered nurse physically present at all times.
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Mandates on-site services including CLIA waived laboratory services, diagnostic radiology services, splinting, fracture care, wound care, and common medications.
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Prohibits certified centers from refusing care based on inability to pay or lack of identification.
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Makes it unlawful for uncertified operators to advertise or represent their facility as a 24/7 Emergent Physician Care Center, with penalties up to $5,000 per violation and each day constituting a separate violation; effective January 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To 24/7 Emergent Physician Care Centers.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
6/29/2023