HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Queen\u2019s Medical Center Wahiawa held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for its new, state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner.<\/p>\n
The new CT scanner, located in a fully renovated CT room inside the Emergency Department, replaces the hospital\u2019s previous mobile CT machine that was positioned outside the facility. <\/p>\n
The upgrade will deliver faster, more efficient imaging services while providing higher-quality images with lower radiation exposure for patients. <\/p>\n
\u201cBringing this advanced CT scanner into our Emergency Department increases seamless access to life-saving emergent services to better serve our Wahiaw\u0101, Central O\u2018ahu, and North Shore communities,\u201d said Robin Kalohelani, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Queen\u2019s \u2013 West O\u02bbahu and Queen\u2019s \u2013 Wahiaw\u0101.<\/p>\n
Beyond imaging, additional Emergency Department renovations are planned in the coming year to enhance patient care. This will include:<\/p>\n
Increasing the number of treatment rooms from 16 to 25.Expanding the Emergency Department\u2019s size to accommodate the latest in medical technology.Expanding the waiting room and registration area to enhance patient movement and time efficiency.Improving entrance security with a new screening and bag scanning system to replace manual bag checks to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis continued expansion will help ensure that patients can receive comprehensive care closer to home, which can minimize travel and support better health outcomes in the process,\u201d says Kalohelani.<\/p>\n