More than 100 FEMA nurses assist at Queen’s Medical Center

Sent: Jan 17, 2022 / 7:53pm HST
/ Updated: Jan 17, 2022 / 7:53pm HST

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Queen’s Health Systems reported that more than 100 nurses have arrived to help with the COVID surge at the Queen’s Medical Center in Punchbowl and The Queen’s Medical Center – West Oahu.

The nurses are funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

According to the Queen, 115 caregivers arrived over the weekend, including nurses, respiratory therapists and a radiology technician.

They attended orientation sessions and began working in different departments on Monday, January 17th.

“I cannot tell you how much your presence here brings strength, perseverance and great compassion to our community and to your fellow sisters, respiratory therapists and team members you will soon join,” said Dr. Jill Hoggard Green. President and CEO of Queen’s Health Systems.

Queen’s is also monitoring a COVID cluster at Hale Pulama Mau, a specialist acute care unit at Kuakini Medical Center in Nuuanu run by Queen’s staff. There are 11 patients and 16 staff have tested positive for COVID.

Queen’s reminded everyone to get vaccinated or boosted, wear a mask, wash hands, maintain social distancing, avoid crowds and stay home if sick.