Category: Covid-19 Updates

Aloha Kīnā ʻOle families,

We pray this message finds everyone safe and healthy!

We are happy to announce that we have lifted all COVID-19 visitation restrictions. The only requirement is that visitors must wear masks (N95 or KN95) when on the property.

Mahalo for your understanding and cooperation!

Stay healthy,
Kīnā ʻOle Estate Administrative Team

Aloha Kīnā ʻOle families,

We pray this message finds everyone safe and healthy!

As the number of daily positive Covid cases remains alarmingly high and “breakthrough” cases in vaccinated elderly rises in many facilities, we are forced to revise our visitation policies to ensure the safety of all our residents.

The revised Visitation policies below will take effect beginning Thursday, August 5^th. The changes will remain in place until the positive daily cases decrease to double digits or until further notice.

We will continue to fulfill our essential mission to provide quality care to all our residents. Let’s all work together to keep everyone safe and healthy! Thank you for your continued support, understanding, flexibility, cooperation and prayers as we work together to respond effectively and efficiently to this constantly evolving landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We pray for everyone’s safety and good health!

Stay healthy,
Kīnā ʻOle Estate Administrative Team

VISITATION POLICY — Revised 08/04/21

ON-SITE VISITATION

• Frequency:
• Fully vaccinated individuals: Unlimited visitation.
• Non vaccinated individuals: Visitations allowed on a weekly basis.
• All visits must be pre-scheduled in advance with Resident Care Manager).
• Outdoor visitation only.
• Exception: End of life situations.
• (1) hour visitation time.
• No eating/drinks during visitation.
• PPE requirement: BOTH surgical mask and full face shield required to be worn at all times. All visitors must provide their own surgical mask and full face shield.
• Treats/gifts brought for residents at the time of the visit must be handed to staff to be sanitized before giving to resident.
• Visitors who have traveled to the mainland or internationally (14) days prior to visit:
• Must provide written proof of a Negative Covid test.
• Covid test must be taken no more than (4) days prior to visit with resident.
• Covid test must be a “PCR test” (Polymerase Chain Reaction).
• We will not accept Antigen, Antibody (serology) or LFT (Lateral flow) tests.

 
OFF-SITE VISITATION

• No off-site visitations until further notice.

Please send documentation of vaccination to communications@kinaoleohana.com. Please include the names of vaccinated individual(s) and the resident you will be visiting.

All visitors will be screened and temperatures will be taken upon arrival/prior to the visit.
Please do not visit if the answer is “yes” to the following questions:

Visitation will be rescheduled if visit is not pre-scheduled with Resident Care Manager or if anyone in the visiting party does not meet screening requirements. Visitors will be asked to leave the property if both a surgical mask and full face shield are not worn.

We understand that connecting with your loved ones is incredibly important. In addition to the pre-scheduled visits, we highly encourage you to utilize the variety of ways we offer visitation/communication such as telephone, email, text, or video chat (Zoom). Please contact the Resident Care Manager to arrange your video visit/communication.

The entry gate at the William Henry location remains locked. We are only allowing people with an approved/scheduled appointment on property. To gain access to the property:

***Please note that staff may not always be able to answer immediately if they are tending to the residents. Please allow a few minutes for them to answer as the residents’ safety is their priority.

Kīnā ʻOle Estate | (808) 233-4455 | communications@kinaoleohana.com

Aloha Kīnā ʻOle families,

We hope everyone’s summer is off to a great start!

As life is inching towards returning to “normal,” we are happy to announce our updated Visitation policies effective Saturday, May 29, 2021.

For individuals that have been fully vaccinated (2 weeks after receiving a full dose of vaccine shot(s):

ON-SITE VISITATION

• Unlimited visitation (pre-scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with manager).
• Indoor or outdoor visitation (family/resident choice).
• Indoor visitation will be in residents’ room (not in indoor common areas).
• No visitation time limit.
• Meals may be shared inside residents’ rooms.
• PPE requirement
• Face shield no longer required;
• Surgical mask still required.
• Masks to be worn at all times while in common areas of homes.
• Masks may be removed inside residents’ rooms.
• Masks may be removed outdoors.

OFF-SITE VISITATION

• Unlimited visitation (pre-scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with manager).
• (12) hour maximum.
• No quarantine upon return to property.

Again, these exceptions are for individuals that have been fully vaccinated. Please send documentation of vaccination to communications@kinaoleohana.com.

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For individuals that have yet to be vaccinated, all current visitation guidelines below will remain in effect.

CURRENT COVID VISITATION GUIDELINES (for unvaccinated individuals):

• Visitations allowed on a weekly basis.
• The visit can be either a Face to Face or Window visit (family’s choice).
• Visitation day/time will be agreed upon by families and the Resident Care Manager (RCM).
• Visits must be pre-scheduled with the RCM.
• (1) hour visitation time.
• Maximum of (4) visitors per visit.
• All visitors must provide their own surgical mask and full face shield. Both must be worn at all times while on property.
• Face to Face visits will be done in the front of each home.
• Plexiglass splash guards will be positioned on the visitation table for protection.
• Hand holes are at the bottom of splash guards. Hands will need to be thoroughly sanitized prior to the visit. Hand sanitizer bottles will be placed on the visitation tables.
• Families can enjoy a meal with their loved one during the visitation! Please let your RCM know if you will be enjoying a meal at visitation as the table set up will need to accommodate the 6 foot safe distance.
• If visitors would like to hug their loved ones, a PPE gown must be worn. Families will need to provide their own PPE gown as statewide supplies are still limited.
• To eliminate the risk of “prolonged exposure,” hugs will be allowed at the beginning and end of the visit.
• Families may bring a special treat/gift for their loved one at the time of the visit (container/wrapper will be sanitized before giving to resident).

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All visitors will be screened and temperatures will be taken upon arrival/prior to the visit.
Please do not visit if the answer is “yes” to the following questions:

Visitation will be rescheduled if visit is not pre-scheduled with Resident Care Manager or if anyone in the visiting party does not meet screening requirements. Visitors will be asked to leave the property if both a surgical mask and full face shield (for non vaccinated visitors) are not worn. Hugging will not be permitted if a PPE gown is not worn (for non vaccinated visitors).

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We understand that connecting with your loved ones is incredibly important. In addition to the pre-scheduled visits, we highly encourage you to utilize the variety of ways we offer visitation/communication such as telephone, email, text, or video chat (Zoom). Please contact the Resident Care Manager to arrange your video visit/communication.

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The entry gate at the William Henry location remains locked. We are only allowing people with an approved/scheduled appointment on property.
To gain access to the property:

***Please note that staff may not always be able to answer immediately if they are tending to the residents. Please allow a few minutes for them to answer as the residents’ safety is their priority.

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Kīnā ʻOle will continue to fulfill our essential mission to provide quality care to our kupuna. We must all work together to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your continued support, understanding, flexibility and prayers as we work together to respond effectively and efficiently to this constantly evolving landscape of COVID.

We pray for everyone’s safety and good health!

Stay healthy,
Kīnā ʻOle Estate Administrative Team

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Resident Care Manager — EKAHI HOME
Makana Weeks
makana@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6085

Resident Care Manager — ELUA HOME
Makana Weeks
makana@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 940-4999

Resident Care Manager — EKOLU HOME
Mapuana Taamu
mapuana@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6632

Resident Care Manager — EONO HOME
Kawena Kahui
kawena@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 365-9202

Resident Care Manager — ELIMA HOME
Mary Carvalho
mary@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6096

Elizabeth Slavens
Owner/Director of Operations
beth@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 371-0948

Christine Rombawa, RN
Director of Nursing
christine@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6631

Lokelani Cameros
Operations Manager
lokelani@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 365-9384

Michelle Garlock
HR/Operations
michelle@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 940-4041

Aloha Kīnā ʻOle families,

We hope everyone is staying safe and dry with all the recent heavy rains!

As the COVID vaccinations are in full gear across the country, we are happy to inform you that 99% of our residents have been fully vaccinated! We know that everyone is looking forward to the day that life returns to “normal”!

While the CDC’s newest guidelines do not pertain to health care settings and leave all precautionary safety measures in place, we realize how important family visitations are for your loved ones and recognize the COVID vaccinations will soon change the landscape of the pandemic. We are committed to find ways our residents can enjoy visitations while still maintaining safety for everyone.

For individuals that have been fully vaccinated (2 weeks after receiving 2nd vaccination shot), we are happy to make the following exceptions beginning Monday, March 29th:

• Increased visitation frequency from weekly to open visits (pre-scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with manager);
• Indoor visitation allowances (2 visitors max) (outdoor visitation still preferred as recommended by DOH);
• Increased time of visitation to 1–2 hour visits; and
• Elimination of PPE gown.

Again, these exceptions are for individuals that have been fully vaccinated. Please send documentation of vaccination to communications@kinaoleohana.com.

For individuals that have yet to be vaccinated, all current visitation guidelines below will remain in effect.

As the landscape of the pandemic changes and new CDC/DOH guidelines/recommendations emerge, we are committed to continuously reevaluate and modify our COVID policies.

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CURRENT COVID VISITATION GUIDELINES (for unvaccinated individuals):

• Visitations allowed on a weekly basis.
• The visit can be either a Face to Face or Window visit (family’s choice).
• Visitation day/time will be agreed upon by families and the Resident Care Manager (RCM).
• Visits must be pre-scheduled with the RCM.
• (1) hour visitation time.
• Maximum of (4) visitors per visit.
• All visitors must provide their own surgical mask and full face shield. Both must be worn at all times while on property.
• Face to Face visits will be done in the front of each home.
• Plexiglass splash guards will be positioned on the visitation table for protection.
• Hand holes are at the bottom of splash guards. Hands will need to be thoroughly sanitized prior to the visit. Hand sanitizer bottles will be placed on the visitation tables.
• Families can enjoy a meal with their loved one during the visitation! Please let your RCM know if you will be enjoying a meal at visitation as the table set up will need to accommodate the 6 foot safe distance.
• If visitors would like to hug their loved ones, a PPE gown must be worn. Families will need to provide their own PPE gown as statewide supplies are still limited.
• To eliminate the risk of “prolonged exposure”, hugs will be allowed at the beginning and end of the visit.
• Families may bring a special treat/gift for their loved one at the time of the visit (container/wrapper will be sanitized before giving to resident).

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

All visitors will be screened and temperatures will be taken upon arrival/prior to the visit.
Please do not visit if the answer is “yes” to the following questions:

Visitation will be rescheduled if visit is not pre-scheduled with Resident Care Manager or if anyone in the visiting party does not meet screening requirements. Visitors will be asked to leave the property if both a surgical mask and full face shield are not worn. Hugging will not be permitted if a PPE gown is not worn

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We understand that connecting with your loved ones is incredibly important. In addition to the pre-scheduled visits, we highly encourage you to utilize the variety of ways we offer visitation/communication such as telephone, email, text, or video chat (Zoom). Please contact the Resident Care Manager to arrange your video visit/communication.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The entry gate at the William Henry location remains locked. We are only allowing people with an approved/scheduled appointment on property.
To gain access to the property:

***Please note that staff may not always be able to answer immediately if they are tending to the residents. Please allow a few minutes for them to answer as the residents’ safety is their priority.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kīnā ʻOle will continue to fulfill our essential mission to provide quality care to our kupuna. We must all work together to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your continued support, understanding, flexibility and prayers as we work together to respond effectively and efficiently to this constantly evolving landscape of COVID.

We pray that 2021 brings everyone good health, healing, hope and happiness!

Stay healthy,
Kīnā ʻOle Estate Administrative Team

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Resident Care Manager — EKAHI HOME
Joey Foster
joey@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6085

Resident Care Manager — ELUA HOME
Makana Weeks
makana@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 940-4999

Resident Care Manager — EKOLU HOME
Mapuana Taamu
mapuana@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6632

Resident Care Manager — EHA HOME
Lori Santiago
lori@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 365-9202

Resident Care Manager — ELIMA HOME
Mary Carvalho
mary@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6096

Elizabeth Slavens
Owner/Director of Operations
beth@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 371-0948

Christine Rombawa, RN
Director of Nursing
christine@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 437-6631

Lokelani Cameros
Operations Manager
lokelani@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 365-9384

Michelle Garlock
HR/Operations
michelle@kinaoleohana.com
(808) 940-4041