HAR §17-1421-9. Investigation

(a) An investigation shall include but not be limited to: (1) Reasonable efforts to have face to face contact with the vulnerable adult and alleged perpetrator(s) of abuse using police assistance as necessary in accordance with section 346-229, HRS; (2) Collateral contacts as needed with others such as family members, friends of the vulnerable adult, and professionals who may have informat ion about the vulnerable adult relevant to the investigation; and (3) An assessment of the need for protective services and referrals to appropriate resources. (b) The department shall arrange for appropriate evaluations to be conducted as necessary to complete the assessment, including but not limited to psychological, medical, or other evaluations in accordance wit1rdeartniental procedures. [Eff 6/29/92; am and comp OCT 302009 3 (Auth: HRS §346-l4, 346- 253) (Imp: HRS §346-l4, 346-226 to 346-229) 517-1421-9.1 Disposition and notice. () For those reports accepted for investigation pursuant to 1421-5 §17-1421-9.1 section 17-1421-6, a disposition sh3ll be made in accordance with departmental procedures and docume,nted in the department’s information system within sixty calendar days of the date of the report as to whether the vulnerable adult has been abused. (b) The disposition shall be shared with and explained to the vulnerable adult or the vulnerable adult’s legal guardian and the identified perpetrator(s) either in writing or orally. (c) In addition, the department shall provide a written notice on a prescribed department form to the identified perpetrator(s) of the disposition of the investigation. The written notice shall include: (1) The department’s decision to confirm or not confirm the allegations of vulnerable adult abuse; - (2) The specific rules supporting the action; and (3) The identified perpetrator’s right to appeal the department’s disposition through established hearing procedures. (d) Information shared with the identified perpetrator(s) shall be in accordance with provisions specified in chapter 17-1401.1 and section 17-1421-12. (e) When the vulnerable adult, the vulnerable adult’s legal guardian, or the identified perpetrator(s) cannot be contacted, this fact shall be noted in the department’s records. [Eff and comp OCT 302009 J (Auth: HRS §S346-14, 346-253) (Imp: HRS §346-14)