Covid-19 Information

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics

Because Kauai is actively experiencing community spread of COVID 19, we are implementing safety measures to keep our HHSC Kauai Region patients, residents and staff safe during this time.

  • LTC Visitation:
    • Monday – Saturday, including holidays, 10 AM, 10:30 AM, 2 PM and 2:30 PM.
    • Back porch area of LTC Unit, utilizing Plexiglass barrier. 
    • Up to two visitors to one resident at a time.  No visitors less than 13 years of age.
    • ALL visitors must be screened prior entering visiting area.
      • OB will be allowed to have 1 designated support individual.
      • Pediatric allowed 1 designated support individual.

PSA: Temporary Public Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic

PSA: KVMH Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

ATTENTION – The Clinic at Waimea will be CLOSED during the hours of 12 noon  to 1:30 PM effective Monday, 5/4/20.

Elective Surgeries – to restart on Monday, 5/4/20.  A COVID test is required prior to surgery.

Covid19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

Overview

Our focus at Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Kauai Region (KVMH, SMMH and its clinics), is to keep our residents and patients safe. In light of the three cases identified on Kauai and the other cases identified on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island we are implementing tighter restrictions. This includes implementing screening stations at designated entry points to our facilities and suspending visitation to our acute and long-term care units. Exceptions are being made on a case-by-case basis for minors, OB patients and those reaching the end of their life. We are taking steps to reduce the potential risk and to keep you, our patients, visitors, staff, and community safe.

Covid-19 Symptoms

Precautions for our Kūpuna (Seniors)

 Kūpuna (our Seniors) are at a greater risk for COVID-19, especially those who have underlying health conditions. The Hawaii Department of Health recommends that older adults and individuals with underlying health issues avoid non-essential travel, including cruises, avoid large crowds. Remember to wash your hands often and keep medications and groceries on-hand.

Guidance for Patients with Clinic Appointments

Patients who are sick and have an appointment with their physician for a regular check-up, will need to change your visit to when you are feeling better.  Please contact us so we can reschedule your appointment. 

If you’d like us to check you because you are sick, call your primary care provider. You may be able to get checked by phone, or communicate with your provider through the CernerHealth portal.

We are following the advice of the experts at the CDC and the Hawaii Department of Health who tell us that people who are mildly ill should stay at home, unless they need help for that illness.

 Visitor Restrictions

Because Kauai is actively experiencing community spread of COVID 19, we are implementing safety measures to keep our HHSC Kauai Region patients, residents and staff safe during this time.

KVMH LTC Visitation RESTART – Friday, 1/15/21

      • Visitation:
        • Monday – Saturday, including holidays, 10 AM, 10:30 AM, 2 PM and 2:30 PM.
        • Back porch area of LTC Unit, utilizing Plexiglass barrier. 
        • Up to two visitors to one resident at a time.  No visitors less than 13 years of age.
        • ALL visitors must be screened prior entering visiting area.
      • OB will be allowed to have 1 designated support individual. 
      • Pediatric allowed 1 designated support individual.

 New Entrances for Patients and Visitors at HHSC Kauai Region Hospitals

As there are more confirmed cases identified on Kauai in addition to others identified throughout the state, we are taking measures to restrict visitors to our facilities and ensure appropriate infection control measures are followed upon entry.

Effective Saturday, March 14, 2020, access to our hospitals will be limited to the following:

KVMH – there will be screening stations set-up at each entry point.

      • Front entrance, clinic side entrance, and back entrance from therapies.

SMMH – there will be a screening station set-up at the entry point.

      • Main lobby front entrance. `

What you can do to stay healthy

Take a moment to review what you can do to stay healthy. These prevention tips are recommended by the Hawaii Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are listed below to help protect yourself and our community.

      • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
      • If you haven’t already this season, get you flu shot.
      • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
      • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
      • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
      • When around people who do not live in your household:
        • Wear face masks
        • Maintain physical distancing of 6 feet

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation – Kauai Region Preparedness

At the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Kauai Region facilities – Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, The Clinics at Waimea, Port Allen, Kalaheo, Kapaa and Urgent Care at Poipu – are prepared to care for patients with COVID-19. We continuously train and practice for situations such as this. We are in close contact with the Hawaii State Department of Health for the latest information about COVID-19. It is part of our commitment and responsibility to our patients, visitors, and staff to reduce risk and keep you safe.

Links

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – cdc.gov

CDC: Symptoms & Testing – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

Hawaii State Department of Health – health.hawaii.gov