Haw. Rev. Stat. § 321-542: Definitions.

As used in this part:

"Consumer" means a health care facility, health care professional, or health care provider, as defined in section 432E-1, or any individual who is prescribed durable medical equipment as the result of medical necessity.

"Department" means the department of health.

"Durable medical equipment" means equipment that is considered a selected product under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies competitive bidding program that can stand repeated use; is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; is generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury; is appropriate for use in the home; does not contain any prescription drug; and is not considered to be a specialty item, equipment, or service.

"Durable medical equipment supplier" means a person who sells, dispenses, delivers, or services durable medical equipment.