Hearing and vision program
HRS §321-101
in effect321-101. Hearing and vision program
(a) There is established a hearing and vision program for children to be conducted by the department of health. The purpose of the program shall be to increase the early identification of hearing or vision loss in children by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement.
(b) The department shall set recommended
standards for:
(1) Protocols for evidence-based hearing and vision
screening, including designation of ages or grades for screening;
(2) Screening tools, instruments, and passing and
referral criteria for screening that are based on national guidelines and best
practices;
(3) Referrals, tracking of referrals, and follow-up
of children who do not pass screening;
(4) Training, certification, and qualifications of
personnel who conduct hearing and vision screening, other than those who are
licensed health care professionals acting within their legal scope of practice;
and
(5) Data collection and reporting on hearing and
vision screening, referral, and follow-up.
(c) Within available resources, the program
shall include consultation with and education of students, parents, and health
and education personnel about hearing and vision screening, treatment, and
services.
[L 1965, c 246, §5; Supp, §46-100; HRS §321-101; am L 1981, c 193,
§2; am L 1992, c 312, §1; am L 2022, c 37, §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0321/HRS_0321-0101.htmFetched: 11/10/2026