Who is responsible for submitting a closing report upon termination of vocational rehabilitation services in Hawaii?

The responsibility for submitting a closing report upon termination of vocational rehabilitation services in Hawaii lies with the provider of services. This is because the provider is actively involved in overseeing the rehabilitation process and is in a position to evaluate the outcomes of the services provided. They have the most intimate knowledge of the progress made by the employee, the interventions used, and the effectiveness of those interventions. The closing report typically includes important information such as the results of the rehabilitation effort, the employee's readiness to return to work, and any recommendations for follow-up, making it crucial for this information to come directly from the service provider.

The employer and employee may have roles in the vocational rehabilitation process, but they do not typically handle the administrative aspects of reporting to the state or the necessary documentation regarding the closure of services. The state labor department would generally not submit such reports, as their role is more about oversight and regulation rather than direct involvement in individual cases of vocational rehabilitation.