Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1625 - LICENSING OF RESOURCE FAMILY HOMES FOR CHILDREN
Subchapter 2 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Section 17-1625-18 - Health of resource family

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1625-18

Current through August, 2024

(a) All members of the household shall be free from physical, emotional, or other conditions which may pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of foster children.

(b) The following written medical reports shall be submitted by the resource family prior to initial approval of the home or within sixty days of the provisional approval of a child specific licensed home:

(1) Physical examinations of the resource family completed within the year by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant or other medical professional licensed to practice and permitted to perform medical examinations by the State of Hawaii certifying that the resource family suffers no illnesses or disabilities that would interfere with the resource family's capacity to care for children; and

(2) Tuberculosis clearance of all members of the household, including children, in accordance with current state department of health recommendations.

(c) At any time, the agency may request current physical examinations or other reports regarding the health of the resource family and other members of the household.

(d) Any person who moves into the resource family home after a certificate of approval has been issued shall provide a tuberculosis clearance taken within the past year prior to their move into the home, or produce a tuberculosis clearance upon moving into the resource family home.

(e) The resource family shall immediately notify the agency of any significant changes in their health or in the health of other household members, which may interfere with the family's ability to care for children.

(f) Failure to comply with this section may result in the denial, suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of a certificate of approval.

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