Haw. Code R. § 11-148.1-49 - Health of foster family

(a) All members of the household and substitute caregivers shall be free from disease which may be communicable to others and from physical and emotional conditions which may adversely affect the certified caregiver's ability to care for the adult with I/DD.

(b) The certified caregiver shall submit the following written medical reports to the certifying agency:

(1) A current medical clearance for the certified caregiver and substitute caregivers completed within the year by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner during the initial application process. Additional medical clearance or other reports may be requested at any time by the certifying agency; and

(2) A tuberculosis clearance, in accordance with current department of health examination procedures and regulations, chapter §11164.2, HAR, shall be required for the certified caregiver, substitute caregivers, all household members, including children, and adults providing one to one emergency condition coverage at the time of the initial application and annually thereafter.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-148.1-49

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