Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 90 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
Section 11-90-10 - Admission and discharge
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 11-90-10
Current through February, 2024
(a) The facility shall develop admission policies and procedures which support the principles of dignity and choice. The admissions process shall include completion of or the providing of the following:
(1) A service
listing which details the services available, the base rates, the services
included in the base rate, and the fees for all other additional services. A
service listing shall also describe services which the facility does not
provide, but will assist to arrange or coordinate;
(2) Handbook or house rules which state the
assisted living philosophy and clearly define the privileges and
responsibilities of the resident and the conditions under which apartment units
may be occupied by the residents;
(3) A service plan for the resident developed
by facility staff with the resident and significant others, specifying care and
services to be provided, based on resident needs and choices;
(4) A service contract which documents a
completed agreement between the resident and the facility, describing services
to be provided, rates charged, and conditions under which additional services
or fees may be charged;
(5) The
resident shall be informed of his or her rights, including steps for complaints
and appeals upon admission; and
(6)
Designation of alternative decision-maker or legal representative.
(b) The facility shall develop discharge policies and procedures that include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Residents shall receive a
written 14 day notice when:
(A) Resident's
behavior imposes an imminent danger to self or others;
(B) The facility cannot meet the resident's
needs with available support services or services are not available;
and
(C) Resident or responsible
person has a documented established pattern in the facility of not abiding by
agreements necessary for assisted living; or
(2) Residents shall receive a written notice
when:
(A) The facility has had its license
revoked, not renewed, or voluntarily surrendered; or
(B) Non-payment of charges by the
resident.
(3) Residents
shall be given the opportunity of an informal conference if requested, in
writing, within 10 days of receipt of discharge notice. The purpose of the
conference is to determine if a satisfactory resolution can be reached.
Participants in the conference may include the facility representative, the
resident, and others as designated by the resident, a family member, or all of
these individuals.
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