HI HR87

Director of Health is urged to convene a task force to assess the scope and feasibility of establishing an emergency services patient advocate program for patients receiving emergency medical care.

Task force shall consist of the Director of Health (chair), four Healthcare Association of Hawaii representatives (one from each county), four Subarea Health Planning Council representatives, emergency room directors from Hawaii hospitals, and three community-patient members appointed by the Director of Health.

Task force must examine current and best practices in emergency services patient advocacy, recommend implementation methods with a timetable, and determine costs and resources needed for the program.

Task force shall submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2015 Regular Session convenes.

Task force is terminated on June 30, 2015, and task force members are exempt from Chapter 84 (conflicts of interest) Hawaii Revised Statutes solely due to task force participation.