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HI HCR226
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Department of Health is requested to provide a report of all confirmed and suspected cases of rat lungworm disease that originated in Hawaii, including cases involving visitors who returned to the continental United States.
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Department of Health is requested to share information regarding diagnosis and effective treatment of rat lungworm disease with other states to assist them based on Hawaii's scientific discoveries.
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Department of Health is requested to follow recommendations of the Rat Lungworm Working Group at University of Hawaii at Hilo, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, and provide long-term follow-up care for rat lungworm disease patients.
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A de-identified data registry of all rat lungworm cases is requested to be established in consultation with University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for long-term patient follow-up.
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Department of Health must submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session begins.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Provide A Report Of All Confirmed And Suspected Cases Of Rat Lungworm Disease That Originated In The State And Share Rat Lungworm Disease Diagnosis And Treatment With Other States.
Department of Health
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018