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Queen's Philosophy of Care (continued) |
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Lokomaika'i is extended to patients, their families and employees, integrating the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of caring. It is an outlook for treating the whole person involving the entire institution, from patient, to caregiver, to housekeeping staff. It is firmly believed that how employees treat each other is connected to the quality of care a patient receives. The purpose of Lokomaika'i is to create a healing environment throughout the organization which promotes and fosters partnerships with patients, their families and the health care team.
Lokomaika'i encourages patients and their families to be active participants in the wellness process. Patients are encouraged to thoroughly understand their medications and procedures and feel comfortable about speaking up if they are unclear. Relaxation and massage can be allowed as part of treatment. Hawaii's multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population has been raised on complementary therapies, and awareness and acceptance of tradition is important.
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