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DELAWARE STATE SENATE

152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE BILL NO. 215

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE INSPECTIONS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:

Section 1. Amend Chapter 11, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:

§ 1107. Inspections and monitoring.

(a) The Department shall inspect each long-term care facility on a regular an annual basis to ensure compliance with this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant to it.

Section 2. This Act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment into law.

SYNOPSIS

This Act requires the Department of Health and Social Services to inspect long-term care facilities on an annual basis.

Author: Senator Mantzavinos