16 Del. Admin. Code § 3375-7.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 3375-7.0 - Admission Procedure7.1 Infants and children shall be considered for admission to the PPECC facility if they have complex medical conditions such as seizure disorders, chronic lung disorder, malignancy and heart disease and/or complex medical conditions requiring continual care including, but not limited to, ventilator dependence, supplemental oxygen, I.V. therapy, tracheotomy, etc.7.2 All children placed in the PPECC facility shall have documentation of a physician's written order placed in the child's medical record. A copy of the order shall be provided to the child's parent(s) or guardian(s).7.3 The protocol for care shall be developed under the direction of the PPECC nursing director and shall specify the treatment plan needed to accommodate the medical, nursing, psychosocial and educational needs of the child and family. Specific goals for care shall be identified. Plans for achieving the goals shall be determined and a schedule for evaluation of progress shall be established. The protocol shall include specific discharge criteria.7.4 The protocol shall be signed by the physician, the authorized representative(s) of the PPECC and the parent(s) or guardian(s). Copies of the protocol shall be given to the parent(s) or guardian(s), primary physician, PPECC staff, and other agencies as appropriate.16 Del. Admin. Code § 3375-7.0
25 DE Reg. 779( 2/1/2022) (final)