Hawaii HB185 amends licensing rules for adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes.

Hawaii HB185 revises licensing rules for adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes. It mandates the Department of Health to license adult residential care homes, ensuring health, safety, and welfare of residents. The bill categorizes these homes into Type I and Type II, with specific resident limits and care requirements. It also requires the Department to develop a social model of health care for these homes, focusing on aging in place and protecting residents' rights.

Hawaii HB185 amends licensing rules for adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes.

Hawaii HB185 revises licensing rules for adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes. It mandates the Department of Health to license adult residential care homes, ensuring health, safety, and welfare of residents. The bill categorizes these homes into Type I and Type II, with specific resident limits and care requirements. It also requires the Department to develop a social model of health care for these homes, focusing on aging in place and protecting residents' rights.