Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1424 - LICENSING OF ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
Section 17-1424-2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1424-2
Current through August, 2024

For the purpose of this chapter:

"Adult day care center" or "center" means a licensed facility maintained and operated by an individual, organization, or agency for the purpose of providing regular supportive care to four or more disabled adult participants, with or without charging a fee.

"Applicant" means an individual, organization, or agency that has submitted an application to the department for a certificate of approval to operate an adult day care center.

"Certificate of approval" means a license issued by the department authorizing the operation of an adult day care center.

"Director," "administrator," or "operator of the center" means the person responsible to develop and to administer the adult day care center program.

"Disabled adult" means the adult living alone, or living with a spouse, relative, or friend who is unable to function independently and is in need of regular protective and supportive care.

"Licensee" means the person or organization which holds the certificate of approval to operate an adult day care center.

"Participant" means a disabled adult who is enrolled at an adult day care center.

"Regular care" means care of disabled adult participants which occurs at fixed or uniform intervals, thus excluding temporary, occasional, or casual care.

"Staff member" means any employee of the adult day care center who participates regularly in the care of the disabled adult participants.

"Standard" means the requirements established in this chapter that must be fulfilled for the issuance of a certificate of approval by the department authorizing the operation of an adult day care center.

"Supportive care" means provision of a supportive environment, personal care, supervision, and opportunities for social and psychological stimulation to help prevent social and psychological deterioration.

"Volunteer worker" means a person who gives time and services regularly without compensation.

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