HB 488 Summary

• Amends Section 321-1.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify inspection report posting requirements for care facilities by the Department of Health.

• Defines "conclusion of an inspection" as occurring when the Department completes the initial visit to a facility, rather than after all follow-up activities are finished.

• Requires the Department to post inspection reports on its website within five working days of the initial facility visit.

• Specifies that any updates to inspection reports, including plans of correction and status of corrective actions, must be added to the report within five working days of receipt by the Department.

• Takes effect upon approval.