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Delaware Administrative Code
Title 16 - Health and SafetyDepartment of Health and Social ServicesDivision of Health Care Quality
Nursing Homes Admitting Pediatric Residents
Section 3210-13.0 - Miscellaneous Services

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-13.0

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Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 3210-13.0 - Miscellaneous Services
13.1 The licensee shall ensure that each pediatric resident has adequate, clean, well-fitting clothing that is weather appropriate. Clothing must be used exclusively by one pediatric resident and not shared in common.
13.2 The licensee shall ensure that each pediatric resident has individual personal hygiene items that are in proper condition for use and are not shared for use with other residents. These items include, but are not limited to, bathing soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brushes/comb, and other toiletries.
13.3 The licensee through licensed healthcare and educational professionals shall ensure that each pediatric resident engages in activities on a daily basis which directly relate to the following developmental areas:

. neurosensory,

. fine motor development,

. gross motor development,

. social/emotional,

. speech/language/communication,

. hearing, audiology.

13.4 The licensee shall ensure adequate staff to enable pediatric residents to participate in daily play activities and crafts. The licensee shall provide indoor and outdoor play and activity equipment that is appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the pediatric residents.
13.5 The licensee shall provide recreational therapy for the pediatric residents which will include supervised outdoor activity and play time, weather permitting and the pediatric resident's condition permitting.
13.6 The licensee though the Activities Director shall ensure that appropriate alternative recreational activities are provided for pediatric residents unable to participate in group activities.
13.7 The licensee shall ensure that all shared play equipment is properly disinfected and that needed infection control precautions are taken.
13.8 The licensee shall ensure that pediatric residents are transported in accordance with current national safety standards.
13.9 A registered nurse must accompany pediatric residents on all school-related field trips. Portable resuscitation equipment must be supplied and accompany the pediatric residents.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-13.0

5 DE Reg. 2126 (5/1/02)
6 DE Reg. 79 (7/1/02)
16 DE Reg. 863 (02/01/13)