Before Your Surgery
Yes. A nurse from the Short Stay unit will call you before your procedure with detailed instructions and to answer any questions.
Yes. Follow any pre-operative instructions your doctor provides.
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and flat shoes. Avoid makeup, eye shadow, mascara, and scented cologne or perfume.
No. You’ll need to arrange for an adult to drive you home.
Jewelry, valuables, and cash.
A case for your contact lenses if you wear them, your eyeglasses or hearing aids if needed, and a detailed list of your current medications, including dosages and the date and time of your last dose
No. Kona Community Hospital is a smoke-free campus.
When Your Child Needs Surgery
Yes. We invite parents and children age three and older to tour our facility and meet our staff in advance. Call (808) 322-4436 to schedule a tour.
Yes. You may stay with your child until they go into the operating room. We recommend remaining in Short Stay during the procedure.
Yes. After surgery, your child will be brought to the recovery room, and you’ll be with them as they wake up.
We ask that you limit the number of siblings and other family members present, so your full attention can stay with your child.