Maui Memorial Medical Center begins construction on new Clinical Decision Unit, Emergency entrance temporarily relocated

Maui Health announced the start of construction on the new Nan and Wayne Kocourek Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) at Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC). This specialized unit will provide 12 additional observation beds, including an area for patients with chest pain, and will help improve patient flow, reduce emergency room wait times, and enhance care for the community.

Temporary ER access changes beginning Sept. 3, 2025

During Phase 1 of construction, the MMMC ER entrance, registration, and waiting room will be temporarily relocated:

• Starting Sept. 3, 2025, all patients and visitors must access the ER through the hospital entrance near Pacific Cancer Institute (PCI). This entrance is located immediately to the left of the existing ER entrance.
• Temporary entrance provides access to ER registration and waiting room.
• Parking and valet services for the ER will remain the same.
• Security and clear signage will be available 24/7 to help guide patients and visitors to the temporary ER entrance, registration, and waiting room areas.

CDU construction is expected to continue in phases through 2026. 

There will be no impacts to emergency care or services during construction. The MMMC ER will remain open and fully operational throughout the duration of the project.

Maui Health will keep the community updated through local media, social media, and its website.

“We appreciate our community’s patience during this project, which is an important step in expanding access to high-quality, timely care on Maui,” said Maui Health Chief Operating Officer Wade Ebersole.

For additional construction updates, visit: www.mauihealth.org/CDU