16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-6.0

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

Section 3210-6.0 - Medical Services

6.1 The licensee through licensed healthcare professionals shall ensure the delivery of individualized, comprehensive services to each pediatric resident in conformity with a care plan.

6.2 The PCN shall be the liaison among treating physicians.

6.3 Pediatric services must be multidisciplinary and individualized. The services provided to each pediatric resident must be developmentally specific and appropriate to the age group being served.

6.4 The licensee shall provide access to emergency medical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as outlined in a written policy which is updated annually. The policy shall be reviewed with all staff members and mock situations performed and documented at least twice a year.

6.5 The licensee through licensed healthcare professionals shall ensure complete physical assessments are performed on pediatric residents by the PCP or a Primary Care Nurse on admission/readmission and monthly thereafter. Documentation of complete physical assessment must be included in the pediatric resident's chart for review by all medical and nursing staff.

6.6 The licensee through licensed healthcare professionals shall ensure that each pediatric resident receives immunizations in accordance with current national pediatric standards.

6.7 The licensee through licensed healthcare professionals shall ensure timely medically necessary referrals to pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists as needed.

6.8 The licensee through licensed healthcare professionals shall ensure that each pediatric resident over the age of 3 years receives dental exams according to current national dentistry standards and necessary treatment.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-6.0

5 DE Reg. 2126 (5/1/02)
6 DE Reg. 79 (7/1/02)