Haw. Code R. § 11-148.1-11 - Renewal of certificate of approval

(a) A certificate of approval may be renewed if the certified caregiver:

(1) Submits to the certifying agency a renewal application on a form and in a manner prescribed by the certifying agency ninety days prior to the expiration of the certificate of approval;

(2) Submits a signed consent form and all applicable fees for each person undergoing a background check so that the department or its designee can conduct a background check in accordance with section 11-148.1-44;

(3) Submits verification of a current tuberculosis clearance for the certified caregiver, substitute caregivers, and all household members, including children, in accordance with current department of health examination procedures and regulations, chapter § 11-164.2, HAR;

(4) Submits proof of liability insurance for the home and for vehicles used to transport adults with I/DD which continue to meet the requirements of this chapter and section 321-11.8, HRS; and

(5) Continues to meet all the requirements of this chapter and section 321-11.2, HRS;

(b) Before renewing a certificate of approval, the certifying agency shall examine the information submitted and conduct an inspection of the adult foster home to determine compliance with this chapter. The certifying agency may require further information and documentation to determine that the certified caregiver continues to meet the requirements of this chapter and section 321-11.2, HRS.

(c) The certifying agency shall provide the certified caregiver with a copy of the inspection report that shall cite deficiencies, a plan of correction and a time frame for correction not to exceed thirty calendar days from the date of the inspection.

(d) The certifying agency shall issue a certificate of approval after the certifying agency has determined the adult foster home has met the requirements of this chapter.

(e) If cited deficiencies are not corrected within the time frame specified, the certifying agency may issue a provisional certificate as outlined in section 11-148.1-13.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-148.1-11

[Eff 8/2/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11.2) (Imp: HRS § 321-11.2)