HAR §17-1627-28. Admission

(a) Admission of children to the institution, except for emergency situations, shall be based on: (1) A complete study of the child and family's situation; (2) Fulfillment of the requirements of the admission policy; (3) An agreement between the child's legal custodian and the institution that the institution may best serve the child; and (4) Fulfillment of the following requirements: (A) A physical examination, in accordance with departmental procedures, that includes testing for human 1627-21 2946 immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), AIDS related complex (ARC), and hepatitis B (with the informed consent of the legal custodian or other authorized entity) when the physician determines that such testing is medically indicated. Information on the HIV status of a child shall be released in accordance with the provisions of chapter 17-1601; (B) A report from the physician that indicates the absence of any communicable condition and the presence of any extraordinary health needs; and (C) Immunizations and tuberculin (TB) testing in accordance with the department of health recommendations. (b) For emergency situations where admission cannot be pre-planned, the admission of children shall be based on: (1) Fulfillment of the requirements of the admission policy; and (2) A health assessment based on observation and history provided by the child or legal custodian. [Eff DEC 09 2010] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 346-17) (Imp: HRS §346-17)