Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1627 - LICENSING OF CHILD - CARING INSTITUTIONS
Subchapter 3 - SERVICES TO CHILDREN
Section 17-1627-29 - Health

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1627-29

Current through February, 2024

(a) All children shall receive health supervision and medical care, including:

(1) Timely and appropriate care when ill;

(2) Renewals of immunizations and vaccinations;

(3) Tuberculin clearances in accordance with the recommendations of the department of health;

(4) Annual physical examinations with necessary follow up on recommendations;

(5) Monitoring of any chronic medical conditions requiring attention; and

(6) Dental examinations and appropriate dental care.

(b) Institutional staff shall always be alert in observing signs of illness. The staff shall continually promote desirable health habits and practices and shall encourage good mental and emotional health.

(c) All children shall be given instructions, supervision, and opportunity to establish good health habits.

(d) Basic first-aid supplies shall be kept at the institution.

(e) Sick children shall be kept apart from other children until the condition is diagnosed, treated, or controlled.

(f) Institutional staff shall give children prescription medications only with a physician's prescription or authorization and shall dispense and record the exact amount of any medication prescribed.

(g) A well-balanced diet shall be provided.

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