Chief Nurse Executive and Chief Operating Officer Vicky Locey, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is dedicated to fostering exceptional opportunities for leadership growth and development.

In June 2024, two summer programs for high school students invited three representatives from Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa to be part of an inspiring panel on careers in healthcare held at Santa Rosa Junior College.

In November 2024, the Maternal Child Health (MCH) department hosted three TeamSTEPPS training events, collaboratively planned and executed by leadership from MCH Nursing, OB, and Anesthesia.

In March 2024, ICU Nurse Yesenia Acuna, RN, represented Kaiser Permanente at Windsor High School's Career Connections Day.

In January 2024, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa (KP SRO) kicked off the Magnet Ambassador Committee with our first-ever "Retreat," marking the official launch of this important initiative. The retreat brought together 40 enthusiastic participants from across the medical center, including Home Health and the Emergency Department, to learn about KP SRO's Magnet journey and the crucial role of Magnet Ambassadors.

In January 2024, the Excellence Enculturation Committee (EEC) decided to rebrand itself, changing its name to "Voice of Nursing" (VON) to better reflect the committee's purpose and focus.

The Gravenstein Apple Fair was a shining example of Stroke Champion RN leadership and initiative.

In March 2024, the Pediatric Unit Practice Council (UPC) identified the need for a dedicated pediatric treatment room to enhance the care experience for hospitalized children.

Non-Invasive Vent Removal has become increasingly prevalent with the aging and chronically ill patient populations.

William “Bill” Vanderlind, RN, Co-Chair ICU UPC, was the driving force behind the dramatic improvement of ICU mobility metrics at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa.

Kaiser Permanente nurses demonstrated their commitment to creating and sustaining a culture of excellence by advancing their professional practice through earning advanced degrees, moving to the next level of the clinical ladder, obtaining national board certification, and graduating from the nurse residency program.

At the end of 2023 and into 2024, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa experienced a notable increase in patient fall rates, including falls with injury, despite the continuation of the 2022…

Dana’ya Bastos-Amaro, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager in the Perioperative Services department at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa, took on her new role last year with a commitment to transforming both departmental dynamics and employee engagement.

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa is dedicated to enhancing its strategies for addressing community health needs, recognizing that positive health outcomes require collaborative planning and partnerships with local stakeholders and leaders. 

KP CARES 2.0 is a regional, multi-site study that builds upon the foundational KP CARES 1.0 research by integrating experiential learning content focused on equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID).

Following review of staff injuries within the department and the People Pulse Workplace Safety Index score, the Home Health leadership team explored new and innovative ways to have central communication to keep the multidisciplinary team safe.

The ICU Liberation Bundle was initially implemented in Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa ICU in 2021. However, as with all protocols, maintaining up-to-date best practices requires consistent updates and reeducation. This ensures that nurses and other disciplines continue to provide the highest standard of care aligned with current evidence-based guidelines. 

In 2022, the ICU CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program) Committee conducted a meeting centered on addressing the 2022 catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate and analyzing a CAUTI case identified in July 2022. The team conducted a thorough chart review to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Under the leadership of Damian Gulbransen, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA‑BC, Director of Emergency Services, the Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Emergency Department implemented a groundbreaking workflow to reduce door-to-EKG times, significantly improving care for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients. 

In an effort to enhance patient care experience scores, KP SRO launched the Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR) project in May 2024. 

In July 2024, the Medical-Surgical CUSP team, led by Chair Carlyna Deragish, BSN, RN, and Chair of Operations Aleta Ross-Ku, Unit Assistant, launched the "Safety Stop-Sign" initiative.