16 Del. Admin. Code § 3380-2.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
Section 3380-2.0 - Licensing Requirements2.1 The term hospice (or any like term such as hospice care, palliative care, etc.) shall not be used as a part of the name of any institution or description of services in the State unless it has been so classified by the Department of Health and Social Services.2.2 Skilled care regulations, Intermediate care regulations, Hospital regulations shall apply when hospice inpatient care is to be provided.2.3 All organizations whether or not they are currently licensed in the State of Delaware and/or are eligible to receive Medicare/Medicaid certification are required to apply for a hospice license if they plan to call themselves a hospice or to offer services described by them in terms such as hospice type care, palliative care, etc.2.4 A license is not transferable from person to person nor from one location to another.2.5 The license shall be conspicuously posted. All applications for renewal of licenses shall be filed with the Department of Health and Social Services at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration. Licenses will be issued for a period not to exceed one (1) year (twelve months), and may be issued for that period only if the hospice is in full compliance with these regulations. (Application fee is $100.00 and annual licensure fee is $50.00).2.6 In addition to the annual license noted in 2.5 above provisional licensure may be granted by the Department of Health and Social Services for a period not exceeding three (3) months, when the hospice is in compliance with most but not all of these regulations and has demonstrated the ability and willingness to comply within the three (3) month period.16 Del. Admin. Code § 3380-2.0
25 DE Reg. 781( 2/1/2022) (Final)