Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1421 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS
Subchapter 3 - SCOPE OF SERVICE
Section 17-1421-10 - Provision of services
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1421-10
Current through November, 2024
(a) Protective services for vulnerable adults shall include the development of a protective services plan.
(b) Services such as the following shall be provided as determined necessary by the department to prevent further abuse:
(1) Providing
counseling to the vulnerable adult alone, and where appropriate, to family
members and other collaterals to assist the individuals in recognizing the
problems resulting in abuse and in developing alternative means of handling the
situation;
(2) Assisting the
vulnerable adult, the vulnerable adult's family or friends, or legal guardian
in locating and arranging for needed services in the vulnerable adult's home or
in an alternative living arrangement; and
(3) Assisting the vulnerable adult in the
initial adjustment to services provided.
(c) When the department has determined that another agency is more appropriate to provide services following an investigation, the department may arrange with that agency for the delivery of service. The arrangement shall be noted in the protective services plan.
(d) Services identified in subsections (a) through (c) shall not be provided to the vulnerable adult against the person's expressed wishes unless:
(1) An order for immediate protection is made
by the court as specified in section 17-1421-11; or
(2) The legal guardian, appointed by the
court following a determination that the vulnerable adult lacks the capacity to
make decisions concerning the vulnerable adult's person, agrees to the
provision of services.
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