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2026

DPH Memorandum, September 11, 2026: Addressing Delays in Patients Receiving the Appropriate Level and Site of Perinatal Care, When Transfer is Necessary, Open DOCX file, 45.25 KB (English, DOCX 45.25 KB)

2025

Clarification of Licensing Practices and Terminology: Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Day Treatment Programs, Open DOCX file, 41.11 KB (English, DOCX 41.11 KB)
DPH Memo, August 18, 2025: Updated Regulatory Requirements for Licensed Hospitals and Licensed Clinics Providing Birth Center Services, Open DOCX file, 42.86 KB (English, DOCX 42.86 KB)

2024

Reminder to Licensees Regarding Licensure Obligations and Providing Standard of Care, January 3, 2024 , Open DOCX file, 50.74 KB (English, DOCX 50.74 KB)
Reminder to Licensees Regarding Licensure Obligations and Providing Standard of Care, January 3, 2024 , Open PDF file, 300.83 KB (English, PDF 300.83 KB)

2022

Memo: Solo Home Hemodialysis Guidance

2019

Memo: Tuberculosis Screening, Testing and Treatment of Healthcare Personnel – November 2019
Circular Letter DHCQ-19-5-691 New Requirements for Reporting HAI/Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Data for Out-of-Hospital Dialysis Units, Open DOCX file, 36.5 KB (English, DOCX 36.5 KB)
Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel

2016

Addition of Veteran Status Question for DPH Incident Reporting

2015

#15-9-641 Revocation and Suspension of Licensure based on Fraudulent Credentials, Open DOC file, 44.5 KB (English, DOC 44.5 KB)

2013

#13-9-600 Compliance with Life Safety Code (LSC) in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities - 9/23/2013, Open DOC file, 47 KB (English, DOC 47 KB)
Attestation Statement, Open DOC file, 27.5 KB (English, DOC 27.5 KB)

2012

#12-8-566 Electronic Transmission of Correspondence (Dialysis Centers) ListServ - 8/20/2012, Open RTF file, 35 KB (English, RTF 35 KB)
#12-8-565 Electronic Transmission of Correspondence (Community Health Centers) ListServ - 8/20/2012, Open RTF file, 35 KB (English, RTF 35 KB)
#12-03-558 Electronic Transmission of Correspondence ListServ - 3/15/2012, Open RTF file, 43.5 KB (English, RTF 43.5 KB)

2010

#10-11-540 Infection Prevention during Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration - 11/24/2010, Open RTF file, 58 KB (English, RTF 58 KB)

2009

Circular Letter: DHCQ 09-07-515 - Notification of Destruction of Medical Records, Open RTF file, 44 KB (English, RTF 44 KB)
Records Destruction Fax Notification Form, Open RTF file, 157.82 KB (English, RTF 157.82 KB)

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