Potential for Contaminated Saline: DPH Recommends Stop Use of Nurse Assist Saline-Flush Syringes
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2016
he Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is currently investigating an outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) bloodstream infections possibly associated with intravenous (IV) infusions. This outbreak is part of a multistate outbreak being investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has made DPH aware of the possibility of contaminated intravenous infusions of Nurse Assist pre-filled saline flushes shipped to local long term care facilities or other medical providers in Delaware.
Department of Justice Announces Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Property Abatement Program
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2016
DOJ Works With Local Law Enforcement to Address 38 Properties That Are Focal Points for Drug Activity and Violent Crime Attorney General Matt Denn announced Thursday that an initiative to partner with law enforcement agencies to accelerate use of the state’s Criminal Nuisance Abatement statute has shown significant results, including a substantial increase in the […]
“William Penn Day” among four special events at the New Castle Court House Museum in October 2016
Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2016
“William Penn Day,” “The Spirit of New Castle Past,” “1781 Surrender: End of War,” and the River Towns Ride and Festival to be featured.
Delaware Insurance Department Releases 2017 Health Insurance Rates for ACA Marketplace Plans
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart today released Delaware’s Qualified Health Plan average rates for Plan Year 2017. The approved rates are average rates; some consumers may pay more, some less. Under Delaware law, the Commissioner evaluates the reasonableness of rates to ensure they are not excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory.
Delaware Department of Labor Georgetown Office is Moving
Department of Labor | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
New location will serve as a one-stop facility to better serve the public Georgetown, DE – Members of the public, be advised the Delaware Department of Labor’s Georgetown facility is relocating to the nearby Georgetown Shopping Plaza. DOL’s new office is located at 8 Georgetown Plaza, Georgetown, DE 19947 and will open for business Tuesday, […]
