STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3498

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NOS. 545, 546, 547

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 545, 546, and 547, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Board of Nursing

 

G.M. No. 545

AMY STONE MURAI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024;

 

G.M. No. 546

BENJAMIN RAMOS,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 547

JOMEL DULDULAO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Amy Stone Murai, Benjamin Ramos, and Jomel Duldulao for service on the State Board of Nursing.

 

Amy Stone Murai

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Amy Stone Murai from the State Board of Nursing and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Stone Murai's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the State Board of Nursing qualify her for reappointment to the State Board of Nursing as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Stone Murai has forty-five years of experience in nursing and has been licensed as a Registered Nurse in Hawaii since 1989 and as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse since 1999.  Ms. Stone Murai worked as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Hawaii for sixteen years, and before that served as Clinical Coordinator and a Nurse Practitioner.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Stone Murai previously served on the State Board of Nursing from 2008 to 2014, where she was instrumental in crafting the scope of practice for advance practice registered nurses in Hawaii.  Ms. Stone Murai's nursing and administrative experience, as well as her in-depth knowledge of nursing laws and rules, will continue to be assets to the State Board of Nursing.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Stone Murai be reappointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

Benjamin Ramos

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Benjamin Ramos from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ramos's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the State Board of Nursing as a registered nurse member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ramos has been a health care professional since 2001 and a licensed Registered Nurse in Hawaii since 2012.  Mr. Ramos is currently the regional director of wound care operations for Avalon Care Group - Hawaii Region.  Previously, Mr. Ramos was a certified nursing assistant, patient care technician, charge nurse, wound nurse/supervisor, and CPR instructor for Ann Pearl Rehabilitation and Healthcare.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Ramos has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in nursing will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Nursing.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ramos be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 


Jomel Duldulao

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Jomel Duldulao from the State Board of Nursing; Caregiver's Heart Hawaii, LLC; and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Duldulao's background, dedication to serving the public, and experience on the State Board of Nursing qualify him to be reappointed to the State Board of Nursing as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Duldulao is currently the Patient Experience Manager at Queens Health Systems.  Mr. Duldulao previously served as Director of Community Relations for Bristol Hospice Hawaii, LLC where he advocated for patients and their families experiencing advanced disease or terminal diagnoses, and prior to that, worked in pharmaceutical sales for approximately ten years.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Duldulao has been a member of the State Board of Nursing since 2016 and during his previous term represented the Board at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which enabled him to liaise with public and industry members from around the world.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Duldulao's experience and perspective as a public member will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Nursing.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Duldulao be reappointed to the State Board of Nursing based on his experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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 Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair