Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14 - Education
900 - Special Populations
936 - Child Placing Agencies
Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION
Section 936-I-13.0 - Notification to OCCL

Universal Citation: 14 DE Admin Code 936-I-13.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

13.1 The licensee shall immediately call OCCL and speak to someone Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM if a child dies or attempts suicide while a client of an agency. Leaving a message is not acceptable. If the death or suicide attempt occurs after business hours, the licensee shall immediately call the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line, currently 1-800-292-9582.

13.2 The licensee shall call OCCL and speak to someone within one business day during business hours (leaving a message is not acceptable) and follow this call with the division's reportable event report within three business days when any of the following things happen:

13.2.1 A fire, flood, or other disaster causes damage so the agency is unable to operate safely;

13.2.2 Suspected abuse or neglect of a child while a client (after reporting the suspicion to the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line);

13.2.3 Suspected child abuse or neglect being investigated by the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families or law enforcement involving the licensee or a staff member;

13.2.4 Known new charges, arrests, or convictions of the licensee or staff member;

13.2.5 A child is abducted; or

13.2.6 Suspension or loss of a license to provide services for children in another state or country.

13.3 The licensee shall submit a reportable event report to the division within three business days when a child client is absent without permission, runs away, has a serious injury or illness that needs medical/dental treatment, or is involved with law enforcement.

13.4 The licensee shall ensure OCCL is notified within five business days when the chief administrator resigns, is dismissed, or is hired.

13.5 The licensee shall ensure OCCL is notified within one business day when the agency's phone number changes.

13.6 The licensee shall ensure OCCL is notified in writing at least 60 days before the agency's address, name, ownership, or type of regulated service offered changes. The licensee shall also ensure OCCL is notified within 60 days when the agency plans on closing.

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