Kahuku Medical Center recently reported progress in patient satisfaction, financial stability and a breakthrough in how it generates and stores oxygen.<\/p>\n
Since becoming a nonprofit affiliate of Hawaii Health Systems Corp. in 2008, the hospital has made a noticeable difference in the North Shore community, according to HHSC board chairman Avery Chumbley.<\/p>\n
“The access patients have to personalize care is significant,” he said, “and we are proud to see the positive impact KMC has had.”<\/p>\n
A recent survey showed patient satisfaction has increased from 88 percent up to 96 percent, and a survey of ER service reflects similar numbers.<\/p>\n
KMC also was the first Hawaii medical facility to install a system that generates its own oxygen. Designed by On Site Gas Systems, it uses a molecule sieve that separates oxygen for the air and concentrates it for storage in tanks.<\/p>\n
“Currently, we save approximately $5,000 per month,” said KMC administrator Stephany Nihipali Vaioleti, “and after the five-year, lease-to-own agreement is over, we will own the system. We will not have a need to purchase oxygen again, and most importantly, in times of emergency, we do not have to rely on someone to bring it out here.”<\/p>\n
HHSC is a public benefit corporation created to provide affordable, accessible, quality hometown health-care at 12 facilities in the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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