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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-493

  • Department: means the department of health. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-492
  • Disabled and aged persons: means any person who lives with a spouse, relative, or friend but who requires temporary supervision and care during the absence of those persons from the home or residence. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-492
  • Elder: means any person as may otherwise be defined by the department, who desires and needs counseling, guidance, and assistance to modify or resolve the social, economic, educational, recreational, physical, or mental problem that impedes the person's personal functioning and well-being. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-492

The department shall be responsible for the recruitment and licensing of day care centers for elder disabled and aged persons. The department shall adopt any necessary rules, regulations, and minimum standards to protect the best interests of adults receiving care in day care centers. The rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law and shall be administered by the department.