STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2106

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 612

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 612, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Board of Nursing

G.M. No. 612

OLIVIA KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Olivia Kim for service on the State Board of Nursing.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Olivia Kim from the Board of Nursing and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kim's background, knowledge, and proven experience 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. Kim is licensed in Hawaii as a practical nurse, registered nurse, and nursing home administrator. Ms. Kim is dedicated to serving the State's kupuna, has practiced in the geriatric field of nursing for over a decade, and currently works as a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator at One Kalakaua Senior Living. Prior to that, Ms. Kim worked as Director of Assisted Living and Memory Support at Kahala Nui. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kim has been a member of the State Board of Nursing since 2015 and currently serves as Vice Chair, and the insight she offers based on her experience with bedside care and with management and administration continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Kim be reappointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to supporting the community.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair