Patients undergo fewer invasive procedures and experience shorter hospital stays.
Routine insurance and medical information is provided more quickly than in the past. More high quality, high technology care is being delivered on Kauai, reducing the need to travel off-island for many services. In-patient dialysis, radiation therapy, a sleep lab, cosmetic surgery, expanded cardiac services, and organized women's health services are expected to be part of the system's services by the year 2003. More focus is placed on wellness, community health education, prevention and health promotion. The community is becoming more involved in setting the hospital' s direction and collaboration and partnerships are making a significant difference in improving the health of Kauai's community.