Dear Volunteer,

     Thank you for choosing to volunteer your time and talents at the Moloka’i Community Health Center.  Our staff and patients depend upon and appreciate the special contributions offered by public-spirited individuals such as you.

Along with our community Board of Directors and staff, I hope that you find your experience at the Health Center a personally rewarding one.

     Sincerely,

     Desiree Puhi

     Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide and promote accessible comprehensive individual and community health care to the people of Moloka’i with respect and aloha.

VISION STATEMENT

That all people have optimal physical, mental and spiritual health.

HISTORY

The Moloka’i Community Health Center is owned and operated by the Moloka’i Ohana Health Care, Inc., a private nonprofit corporation established in 2003.

The corporation has a community-based membership that elects representatives to the Board of Directors.  The basic philosophy of the organization is to provide quality health care regardless of the ability to pay and to deliver services in a nondiscriminatory manner.

The Health Center has been in operation since March of 2004.  Operational funding in provided from the federal and state governments, third-party reimbursers and patient revenues.

STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

As a volunteer of the Moloka’i Community Health Center, please be aware that patient and employment records are confidential, and may not be disclosed to anyone who is not authorized to receive it.  You may not seek access to confidential information except when required to perform duties at the Health Center.  This information includes addresses and phone numbers of anyone including family, friends and acquaintances.

Strict laws and guidelines govern disclosure of confidential patient and employee information unless the person receiving the information has a legitimate business reason to know.  In all cases, a written or signed consent is required.  You may not release ANY of this information unless instructed by your supervisor.

Any breach of confidentiality and/or unauthorized release of privileged information will result in corrective action, including termination of volunteer service, and possibly civil penalty.

If you have and questions regarding confidentiality, please refer them to your assigned supervisor.