STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 4005
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 731, 732, 733, 761
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-First State Legislature
Regular Session of 2022
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 731, 732, 733, and 761, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Radiologic
Technology Board
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G.M. No. 731 |
KRISTEN POLENZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; |
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G.M. No. 732 |
LAURI REDUS, for a term to expire 06-30-2022; |
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G.M. No. 733 |
LAURI REDUS, for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and |
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G.M. No. 761 |
JARIS KUNIYUKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2026, |
begs leave to report as follows:
KRISTEN POLENZ
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Polenz's experience as a radiographer, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring the highest standards of practice in the field of radiology, qualify her for reappointment to the Radiologic Technology Board. Ms. Polenz has been the Director of Radiology at Adventist Health Castle in Kailua and Adventist Health Castle in Kaneohe Clinic since March 2017. Ms. Polenz has been registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists since 2004 and has many years of experience as a radiographer. She obtained her radiographer license from the Department of Health in 2016. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Polenz's service on the Radiologic Technology Board fulfills the requirement of section 466J-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that four members have "at least five years' experience and [are] certified in the practice of radiography". Your Committee notes that Ms. Polenz currently serves on the Radiologic Technology Board and therefore is already familiar with its work. Your Committee therefore recommends that Kristen Polenz be reappointed to the Radiologic Technology Board based on her experience as a radiographer and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of practice in the field of radiology.
LAURI REDUS
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominations for the appointment and reappointment of Lauri Redus from the Department of Health and six individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Redus' experience as a radiographer, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring the highest standards of practice in the field of radiology, qualify her for appointment and reappointment to the Radiologic Technology Board. Ms. Redus received her Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from Belmont University in 2006 and a Master's degree in Health Care Leadership from Western Governor’s University in 2020. Ms. Redus is registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and has many years of experience as a radiographer. She obtained her radiographer license from the Department of Health in 2016. Ms. Redus has worked for Straub Medical Center for many years where she has served in various roles, including Radiation Safety Officer and Radiologic Technology Program Didactic Instructor. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Redus' service on the Radiologic Technology Board fulfills the requirement of section 466J-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that four members have "at least five years' experience and [are] certified in the practice of radiography, two of whom shall be persons engaged in the hospital practice of radiography". Your Committee therefore recommends that Lauri Redus be appointed and reappointed to the Radiologic Technology Board based on her experience as a radiographer and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of practice in the field of radiology.
JARIS KUNIYUKI
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jaris Kuniyuki from the Department of Health and eight individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kuniyuki's experience as a radiographer, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring the highest standards of practice in the field of radiology, qualify him for appointment to the Radiologic Technology Board. Mr. Kuniyuki received his Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology from Kapiolani Community College in 2010 and a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration with Specialization in Leadership from Capella University in 2020. Mr. Kuniyuki is registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and has over ten years of experience as a radiologic technologist at Straub Medical Center. He obtained his radiographer license from the Department of Health in 2010 and served as a National Football League radiologic technologist from 2011 to 2016. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kuniyuki's service on the Radiologic Technology Board fulfills the requirement of section 466J-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that four members have "at least five years' experience and [are] certified in the practice of radiography". Your Committee therefore recommends that Jaris Kuniyuki be appointed to the Radiologic Technology Board based on his experience as a radiographer and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of practice in the field of radiology.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on 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 Health,
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____________________________ JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair |
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