The General Assembly enacted two laws, "SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES RELATING TO HEALTH CARE AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES" (19 Del.C. § 708 and 11 Del.C. § 8563 ) and "ADULT ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK" (11 Del.C. § 8564 ) in order to provide a degree of protection for the "vulnerable" population in hospitals, nursing homes, child care facilities and other institutions. Together, the two laws require employers to obtain a reference check, or "service letter", and check two registries to insure that they are not hiring individuals with a past history of violent behavior in the workplace, or individuals who have engaged in abuse or neglect to adults or children in their care.
19 Del. Admin. Code § 1325-1.0