Haw. Code R. § 11-100.1-7

Current through November, 2024

Section 11-100.1-7 - General operational policies

(a) General operational policies of an ARCH or expanded ARCH shall be submitted by the applicant in writing to the department prior to licensure and shall include, but shall not be limited to:

(1) Admission policies as specified in section 11-100.1-10;

(2) Types of services to be provided to residents which at a minimum shall include activities of daily living;

(3) A clear definition of the responsibility of the ARCH or expanded ARCH to the ARCH or expanded ARCH resident and the ARCH or expanded ARCH resident's family, legal guardian, surrogate or responsible agency;

(4) Visiting hours;

(5) Emergency measures;

(6) Responsibilities of the primary and substitute care givers, and ARCH or expanded ARCH residents;

(7) Appropriate action to be taken in the event of allegations of mistreatment, neglect, misappropriation of funds or property, procedure for notification of appropriate agencies pursuant to state law;

(8) Infection control procedures;

(9) Written evaluation of any incidents occurring which result in resident injury or illness, review of circumstances leading to the event, and a written plan to prevent a similar situation from recurring; and

(10) Transfer and discharge policies as specified in section 11-100.1-22.

(b) The general operational policies approved by the department shall be explained to the ARCH or expanded ARCH resident and the ARCH or expanded ARCH resident's family, legal guardian, surrogate or responsible agency prior to the ARCH or expanded ARCH resident's admission. A copy of these general operational policies shall be provided to all parties.

(c) A written agreement shall be completed at the time of admission between the licensee or primary care giver of the ARCH or expanded ARCH and the ARCH or expanded ARCH resident and the ARCH or expanded ARCH resident's family, legal guardian, surrogate or responsible agency that sets forth that resident's

Haw. Code R. § 11-100.1-7

[Eff SEP 18 2006] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 321-15.6, 321-15.61 and 321-15.62) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-10, 321-11, 321-15.6, 321-15.61 and 321-15.62)