16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-3.0
"Adult Resident" - any person residing in the facility 18 years of age and older.
"Care Plan" - a specific document that includes, but is not limited to, identified resident-based goals and defined action steps for providing appropriate care and treatment.
"Certified Nursing Assistant" - an individual certified in accordance with 16 Del.C., Ch. 30A, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, who provides care which does not require the judgment and skills of a licensed nurse. The care may include, but is not limited to, the following: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulating, transferring and feeding, observing and reporting the general well-being of the persons(s) to whom they are providing care.
"Department"- Department of Health and Social Services.
"Division"- Division of Health Care Quality.
"Licensee" - the person or organization to whom a license is granted and who has full legal authority and responsibility for the governance and operation of a nursing home and/or similar facility.
"Pediatric Resident" - any person residing in a nursing facility under 18 years of age and for whom there is a care plan including medical care, treatment and other related services.
"Primary Care Nurse (PCN)" - a Registered Nurse with at least a Bachelor's Degree in nursing with expertise in the care of children with special needs. The PCN is responsible for the day to day delivery of all services specified in the care plan.
"Primary Care Provider (PCP)" - a physician licensed to practice in the State of Delaware with expertise in the care of children with special needs designated to coordinate medical care on a day to day basis.
"Social Worker" - an individual with a bachelor's degree in social work or in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology. An individual with a bachelor's degree in any other related field may qualify if the individual can demonstrate competency in coordinating care for medically fragile populations either through course work or experience. A minimum of one year of supervised experience is required in a long term care setting working directly with individuals and their families.
16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-3.0
6 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/02)
25 DE Reg. 760( 2/1/2022) (Final)