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- Opening a Home Health AgencyHome Health vs. Home Care Agency The definition of a home health agency includes providing direct or indirect skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services under a physician’s direction to homebound patients. Other “therapeutic services” include (but not limited to) physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy; social services; etc. Please be aware that the requirement for […]
- HAWAII BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTSBackground checks are required by law to own, operate, apply for employment, work, contract or subcontract, or volunteer, at healthcare facilities licensed or certified by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA), or to live in a private residence (other than a client) being operated as a healthcare facility, or […]
- How to File an ExemptionThe person or entity (applicant) requesting an exemption from the background check standards for purposes of seeking or renewing state licensure or certification or for employment at a state licensed or certified health care facility shall follow the below procedures and forward the required documents to the Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA)’s designee for […]
- Healthcare Facilities Inspection ReportsUpdate 6/4/2021: The Department has replaced the software on this webpage and has resumed posting the inspection reports. We have almost 1,200 reports to post and anticipate completing the posting within the next several days. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will keep you apprised. Mahalo. Update 6/24/2021: The Department has posted the inspection […]
- Office of Health Care Assurance COVID-19 ResourcesCOVID-19 Information for Licensed or Certified Health Care Facilities, Agencies, or Organizations OHCA mails and emails facilities that are licensed or certified by the Hawaii Department of Health with information on infection control universal protocols, guidance, and tips from CMS, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Hawaii Department of Health and Department of […]
- Medicare SectionThe Medicare Section is responsible for the state licensing and federal certification survey activity in Hawaii. Licensure and Certification of Health Care Facilities in Hawaii Opening a General Health Care Facility Opening a Home Health Agency Opening an Adult Day Health Center Opening an ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) Facility Medicare Facility Information List of […]
- Opening a General Health Care FacilityCertificate of Need The procedure for opening a Medicare/Medicaid health care facility in Hawaii includes obtaining an approved Certificate of Need (CON) from the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) (https://health.hawaii.gov/shpda/certificate-of-need/blank-application-forms). If the applicant is not interested in pursuing federal certification, SHPDA will issue a letter to the applicant indicating a CON is not […]