Del. Code Ann. tit. 16, § 131
Survey of hospitals and health centers — Required
45 Del. Laws, c. 88, § 1; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 130; 59 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§ 43, 44; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;
(a) The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall:
- (1) Make a survey of the location, size and character of all existing public and private (proprietary as well as nonprofit) hospitals and health centers in the State;
- (2) Evaluate the sufficiency of such hospitals and health centers to supply the necessary physical facilities for furnishing adequate hospital, clinical and similar services to all the people of the State; and
- (3) Compile such data and conclusions, together with a statement of the additional facilities necessary, in conjunction with existing structures to supply such services.
- (b) The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall utilize, so far as practicable, any appropriate reports, surveys and plans prepared by other state agencies.
45 Del. Laws, c. 88, § 1; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 130; 59 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§ 43, 44; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1