HI HR152

Requests the Auditor to conduct a feasibility study on consolidating oversight of adult residential care and foster home facilities under a single department.

Directs the study to assess current state allocation of regulatory responsibilities across departments, review standards and inspection processes for residential care facilities and nursing homes, and recommend an integrated management strategy.

Requires the study to include proposed amendments to existing law necessary to implement the recommendations.

Mandates the Auditor submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2013 Regular Session convening.

Directs certified copies be sent to the Auditor, Director of Human Services, Director of Health, and Hawaii Long-Term Care Commission.