Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1421 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS
Subchapter 4 - TERMINATION
Section 17-1421-15 - Termination of service

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1421-15

Current through August, 2024

Protective services shall be terminated under one of the following conditions:

(1) When, after reasonable effort is made by the department to provide protective services, the department determines through personal observation, discussion with the vulnerable adult and available family members, friends, other collaterals or legal guardian that the vulnerable adult does not require or no longer needs protection and is able to manage in an alternate living arrangement or at home, with or without supportive services, without danger;

(2) When, after reasonable effort is made by the department to provide protective services, the vulnerable adult continues to resist contact with the department, and there are insufficient grounds to pursue legal guardianship;

(3) The vulnerable adult withdraws consent for the provision of services and there are insufficient grounds to pursue legal guardianship;

(4) The court dismisses the petition for legal guardianship and the vulnerable adult refuses to accept services from the department;

(5) The court terminates its authorization to provide necessary services and the vulnerable adult refuses to accept services from the department;

(6) The vulnerable adult leaves the State; or

(7) The vulnerable adult dies.

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