16 Del. Admin. Code § 3370-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3370-1.0 - General Licensing Requirements and Procedures

1.1 Definitions: The definitions as contained in 16Del.C.1001 of the Hospital Licensure Law shall apply to these rules and regulations.

1.2 Purpose: The purpose of these regulations is to establish reasonable standards of equipment, capacity, sanitation, and any conditions which might influence the health care received by patients or promote the purposes of the Hospital Licensure Law.

1.3 Application: These rules and regulations apply to all health facilities that meet the criteria for a hospital as defined under 16Del.C.1001 of the Hospital Licensure Law. The Department of Health and Social Services in these regulations officially adopts certain National Standards for hospital licensure inspections and procedures. Nothing stated in these rules and regulations shall relieve a hospital from complying with local, city, county ordinances, codes, laws, regulations or relieve the hospital from compliance with other State or Federal requirements.

1.4 Issuance and Renewal of License. Upon receipt and approval of a complete application the Department of Health and Social Services shall issue or renew a license in accordance with one of the following categories:

1.4.1 Annual License: An annual license shall be issued or renewed on a calendar year basis if the applying hospital is in substantial compliance with the provisions of these rules and regulations:

1.4.2 Provisional License: A provisional license for a term not to exceed six (6) calendar months may be granted only to an applying hospital which, although not in substantial compliance, is demonstrating satisfactory evidence to meet the provisions of these rules and regulations.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3370-1.0

25 DE Reg. 778( 2/1/2022) (Final)