Section 17-1625-37 - Health(a) The foster child shall have an initial placement physical, an initial comprehensive health assessment, a medical plan, and a health screening for subsequent placements, in accordance with departmental procedures.(b) The resource family shall be provided all pertinent, available, health information on the foster child, including any medical problems or need for medications.(c) The placement agency, or legal custodian in independent placements, shall plan for the overall management of the child's medical and dental needs and the provision of adequate medical coverage, in accordance with departmental procedures.(d) The resource family shall obtain for the child:(1) Timely and appropriate medical care;(2) Immunizations and vaccinations required depending on the age of the child;(3) Tuberculin clearances in accordance with the recommendations of the state department of health;(4) Annual physical examinations;(5) Medical attention for any chronic medical conditions; and(6) Regular dental examinations and appropriate dental care.(e) The resource family shall inform the agency, or legal custodians in independent placements, of any health concerns pertaining to the child.(f) The resource family shall take the necessary precautions to prevent exposing foster children to the harmful effects of cigar or cigarette smoke.Haw. Code R. § 17-1625-37
[Eff DEC 09 2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-14, 346-17) (Imp: HRS §§ 346-17)