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 17-1421-9 - Investigation
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1421-9
Current through August, 2024
(a) An investigation shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Reasonable efforts to have
face to face contact with the vulnerable adult and alleged perpetrator(s) of
abuse using police assistance as necessary in accordance with section
346-229,
HRS;
(2) Collateral contacts as
needed with others such as family members, friends of the vulnerable adult, and
professionals who may have information about the vulnerable adult relevant to
the investigation; and
(3) An
assessment of the need for protective services and referrals to appropriate
resources.
(b) The department shall arrange for appropriate evaluations to be conducted as necessary to complete the assessment, including but not limited to psychological, medical, or other evaluations in accordance with departmental procedures.
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