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HI HB411
Bill
Status
1/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Say
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes to require the Department of Health to license all home health agencies to protect client health, safety, and welfare.
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Defines "home health agency" as a public, proprietary, or nonprofit organization engaged in providing skilled nursing services, other therapeutic services, or both under a physician's direction to clients in their residences.
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Clarifies that the definition does not apply to individuals (even if incorporated as a business) or unpaid/stipended volunteers.
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Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules establishing licensing standards that protect client health, safety, and civil rights.
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Effective date: July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Home Health Agencies; Licensing; DOH
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/15/2011