Child and Family Service (CFS) will host the Festival of Hope for Families, a one-day drive-through event offering local individuals and families support resources, services, and chef-prepared meals on Saturday, August 1 in Kahului on Maui. Part of a series of statewide events, Festival of Hope for Families helps provide needed supplies, resources, and family-friendly … [Read more...] about Child and Family Service to Hold Drive-Thru Festival of Hope for Families Event on Maui
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Maui Memorial Quickly Pivots to Address Health Workers’ Mask Concerns
Across the country, medical personnel have expressed alarm at the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) – masks, googles, gowns – available to them as hospitals struggle to conserve scarce supplies in the face of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases. A similar situation came to a head here last week when a number of health workers told MauiTime about their frustration … [Read more...] about Maui Memorial Quickly Pivots to Address Health Workers’ Mask Concerns
MAUI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REVERSES MASK POLICY
In a memo to staff late Monday afternoon, Maui Memorial Health Center executives Mike Rembis and Debbie Walsh reversed a controversial policy, reported by MauiTime Saturday, that prevented health personnel from wearing masks in hospital common areas, such as nursing stations, hallways and elevators, even if they brought their own. At issue was the use of Personal Protective … [Read more...] about MAUI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REVERSES MASK POLICY
How to Make Pleated Medical Masks with Wire
My goal was to make the masks as similar to the paper style personal protection equipment I use in the oncology department. My other goal was to mass produce as many as I could. Materials needed: Cotton fabric, elastic 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch polyester elastic works great, but if sourcing is scarce, use what you have. You could also use bias seam tape in … [Read more...] about How to Make Pleated Medical Masks with Wire