At 8:30 a.m. this morning, Kona Community Hospital was exposed to a chemical agent called Xylene in the Emergency Department (ED). When the odor was detected, proactive measures were put in place to ensure patients, families of patients and employees were safe. An Incident Command Center was immediately established, the appropriate organizations were contacted and instructions to transfer Emergency Room patients to other units were
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MASH Camp Heartens Health Care Interest
Kona Community Hospital is proud to announce its fifth year anniversary of MASH (Medical Academy of Science and Health) Camp. This year’s summer camp is scheduled for July 18-19. Students in eighth, ninth and tenth grade experience the real world of hospital health care by visiting different parts of the hospital and
Hospital’s Clinical Scores Continue to Improve
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) is a leader in following evidenced-based medicine practices used by Medicare as reflected in its overall composite score of 97% for Core Measures in the first quarter 2011. The hospital’s overall score in 2010 was 96% and in 2009 95%. “Core Measures” refers to practices that assess a hospital’s compliance with standard practices for the treatment of
New Dimension in Open MRI and Patient Comfort
Kona Community Hospital will be installing the region’s first Open Bore, 1.5 Tesla, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that combines a larger bore, or opening, for obese and claustrophobic patients with the ability to capture high-field quality diagnostic images. The new machine is set to
Healthy Options at Ladies Night Out
Kona Community Hospital’s fourth annual Ladies Night Out event is scheduled for Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. This year’s theme is “Take an Adventure with Us.” All ladies are invited to attend this free community event. It is a local opportunity for the women of
Hospital Centers on What Matters Most – Patient Care and Community
With Jay Kreuzer now on board for two weeks as the Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital, he is concentrating his efforts on patient care and collaboration with employees, medical staff, volunteers, Foundation, and the community.
Cell Saver Supplies Blood Transfusion Alternative
Kona Community Hospital recently received a state-of-the-art piece of equipment called the Cell Saver through the State of Hawaii’s Trauma Fund. The machine offers the opportunity to collect, wash, and re-infuse a patient’s “own” blood during an operation. It returns fresh, high-quality blood of a patient seeking
National Doctors’ Day – March 30, 2011
In recognition of National Doctors’ Day on Wednesday, March 30, Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital invite you to join them in saying mahalo to all of the physicians in our community.
Hospital CEO Appointment Blessing in Disguise
Jay Kreuzer, new CEO of Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital, started his first day on Monday, March 28. The past couple of weeks have been a true testament of his commitment to these hospitals and community. When he was offered the position, it prompted him to schedule his routine yearly check-up which revealed that he needed to
KCH Recognizes March as DVT Awareness Month
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) has joined the effort to raise awareness of Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT). KCH has announced its support of Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month as officially recognized by United States Senate Resolution 56-joining a national effort to raise awareness of DVT and its potentially