RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.

Summary

The law updates Hawaii statutes to require uniform fingerprint or name‑based background checks for facility applicants, operators, employees, volunteers and anyone with direct patient access. It defines the types of records to be searched and sets disqualifying criteria, aiming to protect patients by ensuring staff and residents have clean histories. The Department of Health must adopt rules and obtain consent before conducting these checks.

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