Chief Nursing Officer, Quality Assurance 

Andrea Moralez 

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Quality Assurance: Now that we are live on OCHIN Epic for the hospital, Quality Assurance has taken on new life. We are reviewing our current quality metrics and now have the opportunity to update existing measures and add new ones, thanks to the vastly improved ability to run reports and gather data.

This will allow KMC staff and leadership to clearly see where we stand with performance improvement initiatives, infection control, regulatory compliance, and patient care. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon!

 

Nursing: Our team is growing! With the recent reorganization of certain departments within KMC, the Admissions and Social Services teams have now joined the Nursing Team. This integration brings together a broader range of expertise and perspectives, allowing us to work more collaboratively toward shared goals and objectives. By aligning our efforts, we aim to streamline patient and staff workflows, strengthen interdisciplinary communication, and improve care coordination across the continuum. Most importantly, this unified approach reinforces our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional compassion, advocacy, and patient-centered care for our community, while also supporting staff with clearer processes and stronger teamwork.

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Chief of Strategic Growth and Development 

Kori Napa’a 

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• Re‑Establishing the KMC Foundation
  Kahuku Medical Center is proud to re‑establish The Foundation at Kahuku Medical Center, bringing together dedicated community leaders committed to advancing our mission of Friends and Family Taking Care of Friends and Family. The Foundation will focus on raising critical funds to support KMC's most pressing needs, while also investing in our staff and patients.

• Engaging Our Community, Bringing Care Closer to Home
  As part of our strategy to be the provider of choice, our Elevate & Engage Committee continues to strengthen connections with staff and the community. We are excited to host a KMC Health Fair and Farmer’s Market in October 2026, welcoming the community to campus to learn about our services, participate in health activities, and enjoy guided tours.

• Coming Soon
  Planning is underway for our 2027 Employee Party and 2nd Annual Golf Tournament—stay tuned for more details!

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Chief Operations Officer 

Matt Mamizuka 

• Wound Care Program

  • Two offices in the Inpatient Rehab gym are currently being renovated to create the first two rooms for the Wound Care Program.

  • The third room will be converted from Andrea’s current office.

  • The anticipated renovation timeline is about one month.

• Second Floor Patient Rooms Flooring

  • Matt will send announcements and updates as the project progresses to minimize disruptions.

• Generator Project

  • Funding has been secured from the state to purchase a brand-new generator.

  • Installation will take place in approximately two weeks.

  • The entire Rothwell Wing will also be connected to the new generator.

• Projects scheduled for late next year:

  • Lobby renovation

  • Lab renovation

  • Rehab renovation

• Supplemental Budget Request

  • We have submitted another budget request to the state this year.

• ED Expansion

  • Steve has reached out to the Helmsley Foundation, and we are awaiting their decision on the $6M grant request.

  • If awarded, funds will be released in January next year.

  • The ED Expansion project has a three-year completion timeline.

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Information Technology 

Jason Ava 

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1. We are currently collaborating with representatives from Hawaiian Telcom to further optimize our network capabilities throughout the organization.

2. Today, we held our very first Change Advisory Board (CAB) meeting, led by Dr. Jasin Hughes and Jason Ava. The Change Advisory Board was established to help safeguard the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of our OCHIN Epic environment. The board consists of representatives from various departments here at KMC.

3. We are also excited to share that we currently have two interns supporting our department: Quincy Keele and Dolly Delemose.

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Human Resources 

Sarah Niumatalolo 

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Human Resources Update: Hospital Week & Benefits Information

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Kahuku Medical Center is excited to celebrate Hospital Week from May 11–15, 2026! This is a special time to recognize and appreciate our incredible team and all that you do for our patients and community.

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We have a full week of themed activities and events planned:

• Marvelous Monday (May 11): Dress like a superhero, enjoy a superhero mural at Rothwell Bridge, and breakfast from 8:00–10:00 AM

• Takeover Tuesday (May 12): Wear your assigned department color and participate in Department Swap Appreciation Day

• Way Back Wednesday (May 13): Dress retro (your favorite decade) and join us for the Benefit Fair & Dirty Sodas from 2:00–4:00 PM

• Throwdown Thursday (May 14): Wear your favorite sports gear and join pickleball from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Feast Friday (May 15): Show your Kahuku/Red Raider pride and enjoy a BBQ lunch from 12:00–1:30 PM

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Benefit Fair – May 13

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Our Benefit Fair on Wednesday, May 13 will feature all of our benefit providers. This is a great opportunity to:

• Learn more about the benefits available to you at KMC

• Ask questions directly to providers

• Better understand how to maximize your coverage

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Open Enrollment Reminder

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Benefit Open Enrollment will run from May 31 through June 13, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

We encourage all employees to take advantage of this time to review and update your benefit selections.

We look forward to celebrating with you during Hospital Week and supporting you in making the most of your benefits!