16 Del. Admin. Code § 13000-13770

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 13000-13770 - The Division Of Public Health (DPH)

This division is the agency responsible for the operation of many Medicaid reimbursable services such as:

A. Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) services in Emily P. Bissell Hospital, Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) and Governor Bacon Health Center (GBHC).

B. Skilled nursing services in Emily P. Bissell Hospital and Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI).

C. Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) clinics, including dental clinics,

D. Medical treatment clinics.

In addition, DPH has a cooperative agreement with Kent General Hospital to assist in the operation of the OB/GYN clinic that serves all of the pregnant non-insured and Medicaid patients in Kent County.

Part of the Division of Public Health is the Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification which is responsible for:

A. inspection and evaluation of long-term care facilities, neighborhood group homes, home health agencies, and laboratories in order to made recommendations to the State Board of Health regarding licensure,

B. evaluating and certifying the above groups for participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs,

C. nurse aide certification and registry.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 13000-13770