Emergency Secretary's Order amending 16 DE Admin. Code 4406, Home Health Agencies--Aide Only (Licensure), § 11.0 Infection Control (25 Del. Reg. 27 (July 1, 2021))

The record

Jurisdiction

Delaware

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

16 Del. C. § 1119C; 29 Del. C. § 10119

Issued

2021-06-25 June 25, 2021

Effective

2021-07-01 (120 days) (read as 2021-07-01)

End

2021-10-28 (renewable once for 60 days); supplemented by DE-046 effective Sept. 30, 2021 (read as 2021-10-28)

In force

July 1, 2021 to Oct. 28, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q3

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Health care ordersWorkplace rules

Addressees

• every licensed home health agency (aide only) and its staff

Functions reached

• IC infection control program in force every day of 2021 Q3
• HR orientation and training
• SC PPE for all patients and staff

Collection

Delaware DE

Operative words

'Rapid and widespread transmission of COVID-19 significantly impacted many vulnerable individuals receiving home care services throughout the community. A comprehensive infection control and prevention program based upon guidance from the Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention and other nationally recognized sources is imperative... While the availability of COVID-19 vaccines has helped to mitigate some of the risk, health and safety protocols must continue.... 11.0 Infection Control 11.1 The Agency shall establish an infection prevention and control program which shall be based upon Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other nationally recognized infection prevention and control guidelines. 11.1.1 The infection prevention and control program must include all services offered by the Agency, including the appropriate personal protective equipment for all patients and staff. 11.2 The individual designated to lead the Agency's infection prevention and control program must develop and implement a comprehensive plan that includes actions to prevent, identify, and manage infections and communicable diseases.... 11.3 All Agency staff shall receive orientation at the time of employment and annual in-service education regarding the infection prevention and control program.... This Emergency Order shall take effect on July 1, 2021 and shall remain in effect for 120 days.... It is hereby ordered, this 25th day of June, 2021.'

Enforcement

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