Key Delaware Agencies – DMOST – Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment

Key Delaware Agencies

Orienting DMOST within the advocacy, provider, and regulatory framework of Delaware entities

The following institutions and their contact information is a foundational listing of the many groups who have been, or will be, engaged in the State of Delaware DMOST initiative run under the Delaware Academy of Medicine’s “Goal of Care Delaware” program. We have made every attempt to be inclusive, however, this is not an exhaustive list. In addition, the DMOST implementation and training program will ramp up in 2016, and inclusion in the list below in no way implies that all of these entities are experts in DMOST at this current time.

State of Delaware

delaware.gov/

Department of Health and Social Services
302- 255-9668

dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/

DHSS’s mission is to improve quality of life for Delawareans by promoting health and well-being, fostering self sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations

Division of Public Health
302 744-4700

dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/index.html

DPH includes a range of programs and services, and is focused on improving the health of those who live and work in Delaware

Office of Emergency Medical Services
302-223-1350

http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/ems/ems.html

The mission of the Office of Emergency Medical Services is to assure a comprehensive, effective and efficient statewide emergency medical care delivery system in order to reduce morbidity and mortality rates for the citizens of Delaware. The OEMS ensures quality of emergency care services, including trauma and pre-hospital advanced life support capabilities, through the coordination and evaluation of the emergency medical services system, within available resources.

Division of Long term Care Residents Protection www.dhss.delaware.gov/dltcrp/

302-577-1406

Protecting residents in Delaware long term care facilities through promotion of quality of care, quality of life, safety, security, and enforcement of compliance with State and Federal regulations

Long term Care Ombudsman www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/ ltcop.html

1-800-223-9074 Advocates for residents who live in long term care facilities, as well as those in other settings, and receive home and community based services

Delaware End of Life Coalition

Strengthening collaboration between the public and professional communities of Delaware regarding end of life issues, and to stimulating public and professional awareness, share knowledge, and create change so every Delawarean is aware of issues and choices related to the end of life

Delaware Hospice

www.delawarehospice.org/

800-838-9800

Community-based, not-for-profit hospice organization in Delaware, committed to providing the highest quality of hospice care to the communtiy it serves

Compassionate Care Hospice

cchnet.net/mid-atlantic/delaware/

302-421-4690

(wilmington) Providing home health, hospice, and palliative care in multiple US states

Heartland Hospice

www.heartlandhospice.com/find-anagency/heartland-hospice-services-ofheartland-hospice-house-of-de/

302-239-2961

Providing hospice services, focused on personal and memorable experiences

Vitas

www.vitas.com/de/ delaware-hospice

302-451-4000

Providing customized hospice care for patients near the end of life, focusing on patient care facilities, as well as patients’ homes

Seasons Hospice

www.seasons.org/

866-433-9856

Community-based organization providing hospice care and finding creative solutions to add quality to life

Christiana Care Visiting Nurses Association www.christianacare.org/vna

1-888-862-0001

Providing at home medical help and alternatives to extended hospital stays or nursing home stays after an illness, injury, hospitalization, or longer term care

Delaware Healthcare Association

www.deha.org/

302-674-2853

Association formed to assist Delaware Hospitals in working on issues concerning health care and the hospital industry

Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children

www.nemours.org

302-651-4000

Pediatric Hospital located in Wilmington, DE

Bayhealth Medical Center

www.bayhealth.org/

302-674-4700

Healthcare System serving the central and southern parts of Delaware

Beebe Healthcare

www.beebehealthcare.org/

302-645-3300

Providing locations for walk in healthcare in southern Delaware

Christiana Care Health Services

www.christianacare.org/

302-733-1000

Major teaching hospital and one of the country’s largest health care providers, located in Delaware

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital

www.nanticoke.org/

302-337-9320

General medical and surgical hospital in Seaford, DE

Saint Francis Healthcare

www.stfrancishealthcare. org/

302-421-4100

Medical care and services throughout Wilmington, DE

Delaware Healthcare Facilities Association

www.dhcfa.org/

302-235-6895

non-profit organization of nearly 55 licensed health care facilities throughout Delaware

American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware

www.aclu-de.org/

302-654-3966

Local affiliate of the national ACLU, this group plays an important role in protecting the rights and liberties of Delawareans

Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. of Delaware

www.declasi.org/

302-575-0660

Helps provide equal access to justice and legal services to qualifying Delaware residents

Aging and Disabilities Resource Center of DE dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ dsaaped/index.html

800-223-9074

Advocates for, provides access to, and coordinates long-term services and supports in the most appropriate setting

Delaware Family Voices

www. delawarefamilytofamily.org/

302-669-3030

Supporting families of children with physical, developmental, and mental health issues by providing valuable resources and information

Delaware Elder Law Center

delawareelderlawcenter.com/

302-300-4390

Helping clients and their families in the areas of medicaid planning, estate planning, will and trust planning, and more

Delaware Academy of Family Physicians

www.delfamdoc.org/

302-733-3356

Non-profit organization, and state chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians, promoting excellence in healthcare and betterment of the health and people of Delaware

Delaware Academy of Medicine

www.delamed.org

302-733-3900

Non-profit organization striving to enhance the well-being of the community through education and the promotion of public health

Delaware Bar Association

www.dsba.org

302-658-5279

Professional organziation uniting lawyers who practice in the State of Delaware

Delaware Nurses Association

www.denurses.org/

302-733-5880

Represents the interest of professional nurses in Delaware, advocating for health care issues, promoting the health of Delawareans, and establishing collaborative relationships throughout the state

Medical Society of Delaware

www.medsocdel.org/

302-366-1400

Society guiding, serving, and supporting Delaware physicians, promoting the practice and profession of medicine to enhance the health fo the communities

National Association of Social Workers, DE Chapter

1 302-288-0931

Promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers, and through its work and advocacy, seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well being of individuals, families,and communities in Delaware

Westside Family Healthcare

www.westsidehealth.org/

302-472-8632

Federally Qualified Health Center offering comprehensive, primary care medical home where patients are at the center of their care, primarily located in Wilmington, DE

Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

henriettajohnson. publishpath.com/

302-655-6187

Federally Qualified Health Center located in Wilmington, DE, and Claymont, DE offering a wide range of medical and dental services

La Red Health Center

www.laredhealthcenter.org/

302-855-1233

Federally Qualified Health Center located in Seaford, Milford, and Georgetown, offering quality patient care to the diverse members of the community

ARC of Delaware

www.thearcofdelaware.org/

302-996-9400

Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and actively supports full inclusion and participation in the communtiy through advocacy and services to individuals and their families

Delaware Center for Justice

www.dcjustice.org/

302-658-7174

Non-profit United Way Agency, dedicated to creating a safer, more secure Delaware by seeking to achieve and preserve a high quality of justice

Easter Seals of Delaware

www.easterseals.com/de/

302-324-4444

Offers a variety of services including medical rehabilitation services, employment and training, children’s services, adult and senior services, camping and recreation services

Mental Health Association of Delaware

www.mhainde.org/wp/

302-654-6833

The Mental Health Association in Delaware promotes improved mental well being for all individuals and families in Delaware through education, support, and advocacy

National Alliance of Mental Illness- Delaware www.namidelaware.org/

302-427-0787

State chapter for the largest grassroots organization serving individuals living with mental illness and their families

Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit attorneygeneral.delaware. gov/fraud/cpu/

800-220-5424

The CPU is responsible for enforcing Delaware consumer protection statutes and protecting the general public from consumer frauds and scams.

Division of Developmental Disabilities Services dhss.delaware.gov/ddds/

302-744-9600

Valuing persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, honoring abilities, respecting choice, achieving possibilities and working together to support healthy, safe and fulfilling lives

Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities

dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ dsaapd/index.html

800-223-9074 Advocates for, provides access to, and coordinates long-term services and supports in the most appropriate setting

Joining Generations

www.dhss.delaware.gov/ dsaapd/jgserv.html

Is an intergenerational program operated by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. Joining Generations supports relative caregivers through advocacy, education, information, and other services

Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/

800-652-2929

To promote health and recovery by ensuring that Delawareans have access to quality prevention and treatment for mental health, substance use, and gambling condition