THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Senator David Matsuura, Chair

Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, February 21, 2001

TIME:

1:30-5:00 P.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 1133

RELATING TO HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.

Allows the Hawaii health care system corporation to enhance the community network of health care facilites throughout the State by building on the strengths of the individuals facilities, designing services more suited to meet the health care needs of the specific communities in a timely fashion, and maintaining quality standards of care. (Bunda, BR)

HHS

SB 1138

RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM.

Establishes mandatory hearing impairment screening for newborn infants. (Bunda, BR)

HHS

SB 1239

relating to adult residential care homes.

Sets certain restrictions on admission to ARCHs. Sets exceptions for admission or retention of residents in ARCHs. Requires admission and discharge agreement for each ARCH resident. (Kokubun, BR)

HHS

SB 1175

RELATING TO THE SALE OF POISONS.

Makes rules concerning poisons optional, rather than mandatory. (Bunda, BR)

HHS

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 226, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

In the interest of time, oral testimony will be limited to one minute to allow sufficient time for committee members to ask questions. Persons submitting written testimony will be recognized at the hearing and may be asked to respond to questions from committee members but will be asked not to read their testimony to the committee.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7788.

 

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Senator David Matsuura

Chair