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Background
The commission was created in 1999. It is comprised of 13 members who work closely with reviewing policies and laws to implement changes/improvements for Delaware nursing home residents.
Mission
DNHRQAC's mission is to monitor Delaware's quality assurance system for nursing home residents in both privately operated and state operated facilities so that complaints of abuse, neglect mistreatment, financial exploitation and other complaints are responded to in a timely manner so as to ensure the health and safety of nursing home residents.
Key Objectives:
By Laws
DNHRQAC By-Laws PDF opens in new window (effective 11/14/07)
Legislation
Governor Carney signed legislation June 5, 2019 in Delaware’s 150th General Assembly regarding the Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission. To access more information about this enabling legislation: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c079/sc01/index.shtml#7907.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
When: 9:30 am
Where: Virtual meeting
Meetings & Minutes
Annual Reports
View current and past annual reports.
Helpful Links
Residents Rights
Nursing Facilities in Delaware
Delaware Nursing Facility Regulations
Assisted Living Facilities in Delaware
Delaware Assisted Living Facility Regulations
Nursing Home Compare (CMS)
Contact Information:
Margaret E. Bailey, Executive Director
2540 Wrangle Hill Road | Suite 223 | Bear, DE 19701
Phone: (302) 836-2133 | Fax: (302) 836-2644
State Location Code: N711A