STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3796

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 543, 544, 645, 646, 647

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2018

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 543, 544, 645, 646, and 647, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Center for Nursing Advisory Board

 

G.M. No. 543

KECIA KELLY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021;

 

G.M. No. 544

ANNE SCHARNHORST,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021;

 

G.M. No. 645

SUSAN LEE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022;

 

G.M. No. 646

ELIZABETH HOBAN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and

 

G.M. No. 647

ROSE HATA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Kecia Kelly, Anne Scharnhorst, Susan Lee, Elizabeth Hoban, and Rose Hata for service on the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

 


KECIA KELLY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kecia Kelly from two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Kelly is presently the Chief Nurse Executive at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii's Moanalua Medical Center and has previous work experience in the Hospital Corporation of America's Chief Nursing Officer Development Program, where she served as an Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, and Sky Ridge Medical Center.  According to the testimony, Dr. Kelly is a strong leader who is dedicated to mentoring emerging leaders, identifying opportunities for improvement and establishing achievable action plans, and expanding community partnerships to achieve shared improvements and gains.  Additionally, Dr. Kelly is incredibly knowledgeable and capable of understanding the larger issues facing the nursing practice.  Your Committee therefore finds that Dr. Kelly's professional experience in a variety of health care settings, as well as her strategic leadership abilities, will be great assets to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

 

ANNE SCHARNHORST

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Anne Scharnhorst from three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Scharnhorst is presently the Allied Health Department Chair and an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii Maui College and has previous work experience as a Clinical Process Analyst, Staff Registered Nurse, and Admission Nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center.  According to the testimony, Ms. Scharnhorst is a strong leader in nursing academia and the Maui nursing community, as she has partnered with the Hawaii State Center for Nursing on local, state, and national initiatives.  In her personal statement, Ms. Scharnhorst indicated that she supports the advancement of nurses in their career paths through education and mentoring to help address the succession planning for the upcoming waves of retirement in the nursing field.  Your Committee therefore finds that Ms. Scharnhorst's extensive professional experience in the field of nursing, as well as her willingness to serve, will be great assets to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

 

SUSAN LEE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Susan Lee from one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Lee served as a registered nurse and Director of the Oahu Region Employee Health Office with Leahi Hospital for over fourteen years.  Ms. Lee has also previously served as the Oahu Region Coordinator of the Rural Development Fund Grant with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and a registered nurse at St. Francis Home Care Services.  According to the testimony, Ms. Lee has been a strong community advocate for ensuring awareness of new nursing competency activities requirements.  Such advocacy reinforces the value and impacts of lifelong learning on her own nursing practice.  In her personal statement, Ms. Lee indicated that one of her passions is encouraging the gratification of lifelong learning for relicensure to nurses throughout the State.  Your Committee therefore finds that Ms. Lee's dedication to serving the public, as well as her experience in the field of nursing, will continue to be great assets to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

 

ELIZABETH HOBAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Elizabeth Hoban from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Hoban is presently the Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer for Prime Care Services Hawaii and has previous work experience as a staff nurse, educator, Clinical Nurse III, and Nurse Manager at The Queen's Medical Center.  According to the testimony, Ms. Hoban has demonstrated a long-term commitment to improving the health and well-being of people in Hawaii throughout her career.  In her personal statement, Ms. Hoban indicated that because she believes that health care is moving toward post-acute settings in the community, it is important to share her experiences with the Center for Nursing Advisory Board to raise awareness on including home health care nurses in the workforce.  Your Committee therefore finds that Ms. Hoban's extensive professional experience, as well as her dedication to public service, will continue to be great assets to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

 

ROSE HATA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Rose Hata from six individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Hata is presently the Director of the Queen Emma Nursing Institute at The Queen's Medical Center and has previous work experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist for Patient Care Consulting Services at The Queen's Medical Center.  According to the testimony, Ms. Hata has the vision and passion that has helped The Queen's Medical Center successfully develop and expand many significant clinical programs and improvements.  In her personal statement, Ms. Hata indicated that she believes that nurses are an integral workforce and key leaders of the rapidly changing health care industry and that it is critical to build a workforce that is resilient and adaptable, while also sustaining passion and excellence.  Your Committee therefore finds that Ms. Hata's demonstrated leadership skills, as well as her dedication and passion to the field of nursing, will be great assets to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,

 

 

 

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KAIALI'I KAHELE, Chair