Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Healthcare Association’
Governor Carney Signs Legislation Creating Diamond State Hospital Review Board Aimed at Tackling Rising Health Care Costs
Governor John Carney today signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board. Governor Carney says rising health care costs are having a significant impact on Delaware families and state taxpayers. He says the bill will help lower the growth of health care costs in Delaware, while making sure…
Read MoreUPDATED: HB 350 Passed in the State House
UPDATED – 05/21/24 – After nearly an hour of discussion on the House floor, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 was approved with a simple majority of 24 for the bill and 16 against with 1 absent. The measure now goes to the Governor for his signature. Governor John Carney issued the following statement…
Read MoreNew Del. Law Would Enhanced Penalties For Assault Against Healthcare Workers
Violence against more healthcare workers in Delaware would be a felony offense under legislation given final approval in the State Senate.Delaware Code already classifies assault against people in various professions as a second-degree crime, including physicians, nurses and EMT’s. However, it did not include numerous other employees in a health system who have close contact…
Read MoreFace Masks Still Required in DE Hospitals & Many Health Care Settings Statewide
In light of changing mask guidance and mandates, the Delaware Healthcare Association is reminding the public that face coverings are still required in Delaware hospitals and many other health care settings across the state. This practice is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention鈥檚 (CDC) continued recommendation of universal masking in health care…
Read MoreVolunteers Encouraged To Help At Del. Hospitals
Volunteers are encouraged to step forward and help staff at Delaware’s stressed hospitals. The Delaware Healthcare Association is looking for volunteers who may have prior health care experience or people who may be able to fill non-clinical support positions such as registering patients, answering phones, cleaning rooms or delivering supplies. An online form is available…
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