Bill > HB118

This bill amends the Delaware Code to modify the definition of "nursing facility" by changing an existing exemption for facilities serving children. Specifically, instead of excluding facilities that "exclusively serve children," the bill now exempts facilities that maintain an average daily census of 80 percent or more serving children under 21 years of age. This change is primarily aimed at allowing Exceptional Care for Children (ECC), a specialized healthcare facility, to continue receiving an exemption from nursing facility quality assessments. The bill is designed to support ECC's Bridge Unit, which helps individuals who turn 21 while in the facility transition from a pediatric to an adult healthcare setting. By adjusting the language, the bill ensures that ECC can continue to provide its unique services without being subject to standard nursing facility assessments, while maintaining a clear definition of the types of facilities covered by the law.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142133