Delaware Long Term Care Regulations

Delaware Division of Health Care Quality 

DHCQ deals with long-term care licensing and certification, surveys, complaints and reporting, background checks, and drug testings. DHCQ is also responsible for CNA training, testing, and registration. 

Delaware Administrative Code 

Title 16 – Health and Safety

• 3101 Adult Abuse Registry
• 3102 Long Term Care Transfer, Discharge and Readmission Procedures
• 3105 Criminal History and Drug Testing For Nursing and Similar Facilities
• 3110 Background Checks and Drug Testing for Home Care Agencies
• 3201 Skilled and Intermediate Care Nursing Facilities
• 3210 Nursing Homes Admitting Pediatric Residents
• 3215 Training of Paid Feeding Assistants
• 3220 Training and Qualifications for Certified Nursing Assistants
• 3225 Assisted Living Facilities
• 3230 Rest (Residential) Home Regulations

Delaware Code

Title 16 – Chapter 11: Long-Term Care Facilities and Services

• Abuse, Neglect, Mistreatment, Financial Exploitations, or Medication Diversion of Patients or Residents
• Criminal Background Checks, Mandatory Drug Screening
• Dementia Care Services
• Minimum Staffing Levels
• Licensing by the State
• Rights of Residents

Division of Professional Regulation

Title 24 – Professions and Occupations

• Chapter 19 – Nursing
• Chapter 52 – Nursing Home Administrators

Delaware Board of Nursing

Delaware Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators