Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 891.2 - REGISTRATION OF FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
Subchapter 6 - HEALTH STANDARDS FOR PROVIDER AND OTHERS IN THE HOME
Section 17-891.2-55 - Providers' health standards
Current through August, 2024
Evidence that providers are free from health problems which would have a harmful effect on the children or which would interfere with effective functioning shall be maintained at the child care home as follows:
(1) The results of employment physical examinations for the provider, and when indicated on a physical exam that the individual has a mental health disorder or limitation, a psychological exam, given within one year prior to beginning family child care which indicates the provider and each staff member who works ten or more hours a week is in adequate physical, and if needed, mental health to care for children;
(2) Any other person living in the home shall have a written report of a physical examination on file which was obtained within one year prior to the provider beginning child care or prior to the person's occupancy in the home. For school aged children, this requirement is fulfilled by meeting the rules for school attendance;
(3) Written evidence that each adult in the home is free from communicable tuberculosis in accordance with the requirements for child care facility personnel, under chapter 11-164.2. The tuberculosis clearance must be completed within one year before beginning child care shall be on file at the facility. The tests shall be repeated in compliance with chapter 11-164; and
(4) Volunteers or other caregivers, paid or not, who provide direct child care shall be subject to the same requirements for health and personal habits as the provider.
