Delaware National Guard activated to support Stockley Center

Gov. John Carney issued an executive order May 22 calling on members of the Delaware National Guard to serve on state duty status at the Stockley Center in Georgetown. The Stockley Center medical facility is facing staff shortages due to a recent increase in COVID-19 community levels and industry-wide staffing shortages.

“The Delaware National Guard has stepped up time and time again to help our community,” Carney said in a press release. “COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our state, causing staffing issues in many industries, including healthcare. This facility cares for some of our most vulnerable Delawareans.”

The Stockley Center, managed by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, is a 50-bed Medicaid-certified intermediate care facility that provides nursing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

The order specifically authorizes members of the National Guard, who are certified nursing assistants, registered nurses or other healthcare providers, to support the Stockley Center.

The order will remain in effect until terminated.