HAR §11-168-5
HAR §11-168-5. Treatment
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 11-168-5
(a) Any person who has Hansen’s disease will
receive treatment either as an outpatient under the supervision of a
physician approved by the director, or, if so recommended, in a hospital or
other place established by the department for the care and treatment of
persons afflicted with Hansen’s disease.
(b) The department shall make arrangements for the care and treatment of
Hansen’s disease patients in other hospitals, nursing homes or “care” homes
as the condition of the patient and the need for special services may
indicate.
(c) Prophylactic chemotherapy and other preventive measures may be
recommended for contacts who have been exposed to infection. [Eff. NOV 05
1981] (Auth: HRS §§326-1, 326-3, 326-24) (Imp: HRS §§326-1, 326-3, 326-24)