Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 3210-1.0 - Purpose1.1 As set forth in 16Del.C., Ch. 11 § 1101: 1.1.1 the primary purpose of the licensing and regulation of nursing facilities and similar facilities is to ensure that these facilities provide a high quality of care and quality of life to their residents.î1.1.2 Given that most nursing facilities and similar facilities provide services to adults who are elderly and/or physically disabled, children with special needs housed in these facilities require unique and carefully coordinated plans of pediatric care as well as developmentally appropriate, family-friendly environments.1.1.3 These regulations outline minimum acceptable levels of care and treatment for this population.1.1.4 A facility must be in compliance with all state and local laws and regulations applicable to facility personnel, provision of services and physical plant.16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-1.0