Our Health Care Inspector performs annual inspections and surveys for health care occupancies (including hospitals, nursing homes, and limited care facilities) to verify compliance with the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. The Health Care Inspector coordinates with the Department of Health and Social Services in support of their mission to improve the quality of life for Delaware’s citizens by protecting vulnerable populations from fire and life safety hazards.

These inspections are also a requirement for any health care facility to receive funds from the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Additionally, ambulatory surgery centers are inspected for compliance with the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations for the facility to receive an annual license from the Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of Health Care Facilities Licensing and Certifications.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal also investigates complaints about a facility’s fire and life safety, responds to inquiries, and honors requests for consultations from the health care facilities. All fires in health care facilities are required to be reported to the State Fire Marshal within 24 hours of the incident by submitting a Fire Incident Report form.

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Fire Incident Report Form for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Limited Care Facilities
 

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Health Care Contact

David Wilson
1537 Chestnut Grove Road
Dover, DE 19904-1544
P: (302) 739-4394
F: (302) 739-3696

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Note: If you are starting a health care project you may need plan review