THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Senator David Y. Ige, Chair

Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Friday, March 24, 2006

TIME:

2:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SCR 72

SR 47

URGING HAWAII'S COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CREATING "HEART HEALTHY COMMUNITIES".

HTH/IGA

SCR 64

SR 41

REQUESTING HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TO RECONSIDER ITS DECISION TO DISALLOW THE TRANSPORT OF LIFE SAVING ORGANS FOR ORGAN TRANSPLANTS ON ITS FLIGHTS.

HTH, TGO

SCR 69

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A PREVENTION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON THE INCREASING INCIDENCE OF BEDBUGS.

HTH, WAM

SCR 70

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A TRAUMA SYSTEM PLAN FOR HAWAII.

HTH

SCR 71

SR 46

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE ISSUES HOSPITALS FACE WITH REGARD TO WAIT LISTED PATIENTS IN HAWAII IN NEED OF LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE.

HTH

SCR 76

URGING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT THE "UTILIZATION GUIDE FOR THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRINCIPLES FOR SAFE STAFFING."

HTH

SCR 77

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE ADEQUACY OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE FUNDED BY THE STATE AND THE ADEQUACY OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE USING RATES ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE.

HTH, CPH

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 20 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 220, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6687

 

 

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Senator David Y. Ige

Chair

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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair