Hawaii SB2271 expands hospital licensing compliance to include accreditation by any recognized organization.

Hawaii SB2271 modifies hospital licensing requirements to allow compliance through accreditation by any recognized organization, not just The Joint Commission. The bill mandates the Department of Health to adopt rules permitting inspections and investigations of exempt hospitals. Information from reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters will be accepted if the hospital provides certified copies. The Act also repeals certain statutory material and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii SB2271 expands hospital licensing compliance to include accreditation by any recognized organization.

Hawaii SB2271 modifies hospital licensing requirements to allow compliance through accreditation by any recognized organization, not just The Joint Commission. The bill mandates the Department of Health to adopt rules permitting inspections and investigations of exempt hospitals. Information from reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters will be accepted if the hospital provides certified copies. The Act also repeals certain statutory material and takes effect on July 1, 2026.