As the health and safety of the community is our primary concern, to reduce the reach of COVID-19 as well as to conserve limited resources, the office has implemented the following policies regarding the scheduling of appointments:
- Existing appointments that are unable to be rescheduled for a later date will either be carried out via phone call, through our secure Elation portal or using our office’s secure Telehealth application of choice: Zoom. For more information on telehealth and its use within our office, click here.
- Patients with conditions that require immediate attention will be referred to relevant providers.
Online Resources
Created by the CDC, this online self-checker is easy to use and only takes a couple minutes to complete. By answering a few simple questions dealing with current symptoms, past history, etc., the general public can more easily determine whether or not medical care is necessary.
Guidelines for Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Stay home when there is no urgent need to go out.
- Limit physical contact with others as much as possible
- When you need to go out, keep a distance of two arm’s length (about 6 feet) from others
Do not leave home if you are sick.
- First, call your doctor and then follow his advice
- Stay in contact with others by phone or email
If you decide to stay home and one or more of the following symptoms appear, immediately report to your doctor:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath/trouble breathing
- Persistent pain/pressure in the chest
- New confusion/inability to rouse
- Bluish lips or face
Make sure you have access to several weeks of medications and supplies in case you need to isolate at home.
- Or make sure that you have someone who can deliver you supplies as needed
- They should drop off supplies in front of your door without coming into contact with you
In case of a preexisting underlying medical condition, reach out to your medical care provider to discuss how to manage COVID-19
- Current patients can reach us via Elation for COVID-19 questions and concerns
Take everyday preventive steps.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, rub your hands for 20-30 seconds with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60-80% alcohol
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Cover your cough or sneeze in the bend of your elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin and wash your hands and elbow
COVID-19 Handouts
Your health and safety are always our top priority. To help protect yourself and your loved ones, we’ve gathered important information and guidelines regarding COVID-19. Stay informed with updates from local and government authorities, such as the CDC, Hawaii Department of Health, and Queen’s Health Systems.
For more information regarding COVID-19 and how our office is doing its part to minimize community spread.
Additional Resources
The Queen's Health System
- COVID-19 Updates
- Queen’s Hospital has an Infoline regarding COVID-19 and is taking calls from the community at 808-691-2619.