HAR §17-1421-10. Provision of services

(a) Protective services for vulnerable adults shall include the development of a protective services plan. (b) Services such as the following shall be provided as determined necessary by the department to prevent further abuse: (1) Providing counseling to the vulnerable adult alone, and where appropriate, to family members and other collaterals to assist the individuals in recognizing the problems. resulting in abuse and in developing alternative means of handling the situation; (2) Assisting the vulnerable adult, the• vulnerable adult’s family or friends, or legal guardian in locating.and arranging for needed services in the vulnerable adult’s 1421-6 —.z ‘ §17-1421-12 home or in an alternative living arrangement; and, ‘(3) Assisting the vulnerable adult in the initial adjustment to services provided. (c) When the department has determined that another agency is more appropriate to provide services following n investigation, the department may arrange with that agency for the delivery of service. The arrangement shall be noted in the protective services plan. (ci) Services identified in subsections (a) through (c) shall not be provided to the vulnerable adult against the person’s expressed wishes unless: (1) An order for immediate protection is made by the court as specified in section 17-1421-11; or (2) The legal guardian, appointed by the court following a determination that the vulnerable adult lacks the capacity to make decisions concerning the vulnerable adult’s person, agrees to the provision of servIces. [Eff 6/29/92; am and comp DOT 302230 1 (Auth: I{RS §5346-14, 346-253) (Imp: HRS §5346-14, 346-228)