STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4015

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 681, 708

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 681 and 708, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea

 

G.M. No. 681

JENNIE CHAHANOVICH,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 708

NICHOLAS PANANGANAN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Jennie Chahanovich and Nicholas Pananganan for service on the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea.

 

JENNIE CHAHANOVICH

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Jennie Chahanovich from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Hawaii Pacific Health, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Kauai Region, and Healthcare Association of Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Chahanovich's experience as a health care administrator, commitment to public service, and dedication to the health and well-being of Kauai's residents, qualify her for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea.  Ms. Chahanovich is an accomplished health care executive with a strong record of success in hospital administration.  She is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Wilcox Memorial Hospital, Hawaii Pacific Health, and Chief Executive Officer of Kauai Medical Clinic.  Prior to her current position, she was Chief Executive Officer of Pali Momi Medical Center, Hawaii Pacific Health; Director of Respiratory Care and Rehabilitation Services at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children; and Director of Paradise Valley Hospital of Triad Hospitals, Inc. in Dallas, Texas.  Ms. Chahanovich holds a Master's degree in International Marketing and a Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Sciences/Health Care Administration.  Moreover, she has certifications and licensures in executive management and long-term care administration and is a fellow of the American Association in Respiratory Care and the American College of Health Care Executives.  As a board member of the Kauai Chamber of Commerce and the Fire Commission for Kauai County and as a past chair of the American Health Association, Hospice Hawaii, and other organizations.  Ms. Chahanovich is well acquainted with the role and responsibilities of board members.

 

     Your Committee further finds that Ms. Chahanovich's service on the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea, fulfills the requirement of section 323D-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires that "[n]ominations for appointment . . . be solicited from health-related and other interested organizations, and agencies, including health planning councils, providers of health care within the appropriate subarea, and other interested persons."  Your Committee notes that Ms. Chahanovich currently serves on the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea, and therefore is already familiar with its work.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Jennie Chahanovich be reappointed to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea, based on her extensive experience as a health care administrator and commitment to the health and well-being of Kauai's residents.

 

NICHOLAS PANANGANAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Nicholas Pananganan from the State Health Planning and Development Agency; Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, Local 1463, IAFF, AFL-CIO; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Pananganan's experience as an emergency responder, commitment to public service, and dedication to the health and well-being of Kauai's residents, qualify him for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea.  Mr. Pananganan has served the Kauai Fire Department since 2005 and has been the National Registry of Emergency Technicians Instructor since 2013.  He serves as the Kauai Fire Department Emergency Medical Service Program Director and holds various certifications as a hazardous materials technician, National Registry EMT, and CPR/Basic Life Support instructor from the American Heart Association.  Mr. Pananganan serves his community as the anti-bullying jiu-jitsu instructor, self-defense instructor, termite basketball coach, AYSO soccer coach, KIF wrestling and bowling coach, Waimea High School Health Academy guest instructor/speaker.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Pananganan's service on the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea, fulfills the requirement of section 323D‑23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires that "[n]ominations for appointment . . . be solicited from health-related and other interested organizations, and agencies, including health planning councils, providers of health care within the appropriate subarea, and other interested persons."  Your Committee therefore recommends that Nicholas Pananganan be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea, based on his experience as an emergency responder and commitment to the health and well-being of Kauai's residents.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,

 

 

 

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair