HAR §17-896.1-46. Admission of children with special needs

(a) When children with special needs are admitted to the program, the facility shall provide for the special needs of each child. (b) The child with special needs shall be admitted only after consultation with the child's source of health care and the program's health consultant. The consultation shall include written recommendations to cover the child's special needs or to define the child's participation in the program. (c) If the child's health care source considers it advisable, the staff members of the program shall receive training related to the nature of the child's condition and the child's potential for growth and development. (d) Where the nature of the child's special needs or the number of children with special needs in the program necessitates added care, staff and equipment shall be available to cover these requirements. [Eff APR 19 2024] (Auth: HRS §346-162) (Imp: HRS §346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005, 9833) 896.1-37 3546