Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-492 Definitions.

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Inspections of state-licensed care facilities; public notice, see §321-1.8.

[§321-492] Definitions. As used in this part:

"Day care center" includes a place designated for group care for four or more adults or a family home providing care for two or more adults.

"Day care center for elder disabled and aged persons" means a place maintained and operated by an individual, organization, or agency for the purpose of providing supportive and protective care to a disabled or aged person with or without charging a fee during the attendant working day.

"Department" means the department of health.

"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.

"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.

Nothing in section 321-493 shall be construed to include a relative caring for another relative; a neighbor or friend caring for an adult by mutual choice and agreement; or any center or facility conducted primarily or solely for educational, social, recreational, athletic, or other group functions that may provide for twenty-four hour boarding, personal, or nursing care accommodation. [L 2012, c 93, pt of §2]

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