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EAGLE’S LAW STAFFING RATIOS TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, WAIVER PROCESS ESTABLISHED Since the pandemic, the staffing ratio requirements in Delaware statute have been waived, though the 3.28 hours of PPD remained in force. As a reminder, the budget bill passed in June 2024 (Section 192 of SB 325) amended the epilogue language to enforce the… Read More
AHCA/NCAL Announces Future Leaders and DELP Scholars for 2024; Leadership Week’ Kicks Off In Washington, DC Beverly Gray-Mears, Senior Director of Nursing at Genesis Lofland Park, is among 54 professionals selected by The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as 2024 Future Leaders of Long Term Care in America and 15 individuals… Read More
https://legis.delaware.gov/GrantinAid/Home The strict deadline to apply is Friday December 6 at 3:00 pm. Organizations are encouraged to review the GIA website for additional information, including step-by-step application guides, additional Grants Management System user aides and guides, frequently asked questions, appropriate use of funding, and more. Organizations with specific questions about the application process may contact… Read More
DPH Lab is asking customers to complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/g/P5WswDEp43 The results of this survey will be used to improve its services. Your responses are completely voluntary and anonymous. DPH Laboratory appreciates your help to better serve you and your programs. This survey will close on Friday November 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Delaware Health Care Facilities Association is partnering with Incite Strategic Partners, a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) serving skilled nursing and assisted living providers. Delaware is one of 24 AHCA/NCAL State Affiliates to sign on to the program. Visit the DHCFA/Incite webpage here to learn more about the savings & solutions, education and events, and resources… Read More
Influenza 2 or more cases would initiate a 14-day outbreak period of monitoring (this will reset for every new positive as the facility needs to go the entire outbreak period without a new positive test in order for the outbreak to close) Only one documented case would require monitoring for signs and symptoms for 7… Read More
Unannounced visits from the Ombudsman’s Office are happening in both SNF and ALF. The ombudsman representatives are looking at/asking about the following areas: They are looking for grievance/concern forms Assignment sheets, and they are talking with the residence about their care delivery. New Ombudsman signs posted in multiple languages throughout the facility. Nursing schedules posted… Read More
Genesis Lofland Park Center, a 110-bed skilled nursing facility, has been recognized as a 2024 recipient of the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the final step in three progressive levels of awards through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award… Read More
DHCFA Release 4.22.2024_ Fed Staff Mandate Wilmington, DE– Delaware Health Care Facilities Association released the following statement following the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) finalization of a federal staffing mandate for nursing homes. The following statement is attributable to Executive Director Cheryl Heiks: “We are dismayed that the Biden Administration is moving… Read More
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), Delaware Medicaid did not institute Adult Dental Program copayments. However, the Adult Dental Program copayments started on December 1, 2023. The adult dental copay is $3, payable directly to the provider. For more information, visit de.gov/medicaidrenewals.