We are excited to share the development and onboarding of key roles that significantly enhance geriatric care and the overall patient experience.

We are proud to highlight the significance of cultural enrichment events like the Annual Tinkling, Art Show, and Merienda, which foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

The Caring Council introduced the Caring Cart rounds and wellness classes to support nurse well-being and foster a sense of community within the workplace.

Certification is recognized as a mark of excellence in the post-anesthesia care nursing field, benefits both nurses and patients by ensuring that nurses possess the advanced knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality care. 

South San Francisco nurses live out Kaiser Permanente's mission to improve the health and the lives of our members and the communities we serve.

A committee of nurses created a sleep menu tool, offering non-pharmacological interventions like eye masks, ear plugs, white noise machines, and lavender aromatherapy. Environmental adjustments such as turning off lights and closing doors were also included to enhance the sleep environment. 

The Emergency Department is actively combating opioid overdoses through the California Naloxone Distribution Project, providing naloxone kits to patients at risk of overdose. This life-saving medication quickly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and, along with the kits, comes education on recognizing overdose symptoms and using naloxone effectively. 

Debbie Conner, BSN, RN, and Eunice Balancio, MSN, RN, PCCN, played a key leadership role in the annual EPIC Validation Tool trial, driving efforts to improve system functionality and ensure accurate, data-driven care. T

Last year, Sherie Domingo, BSN, RN, developed the Delirium Prevention and Care Cart introduced across SSF. This innovative initiative provides nurses with non-pharmacological tools to help reduce delirium in at-risk patients. 

OR nurses Josie Mangarin, BSN, RN and Miranda Wyatt, RN, CNOR are active members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Their commitment to ongoing education and evidence-based practice…

At Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco, our Professional Practice Model (PPM) is more than a framework—it is the foundation of how our nurses deliver exceptional, patient-centered care every day.

In 2024, our nursing team embraced innovative technology by integrating the Epic Rover App into daily workflows for documenting skin conditions and wounds.

In 2024, our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) achieved a significant milestone by launching two innovative programs—Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and a Telecritical (TCC) Care Program. These initiatives enhanced the care provided to critically ill patients, offering advanced treatment options and expanding access to expert critical care support.

In 2024, our nursing team made significant strides in advancing evidence-based practice through targeted professional development initiatives. Two nurses participated in the EBP Immersive Experience, a rigorous hybrid training program designed to deepen knowledge and skills in implementing evidence-based changes.

In 2024, Kaiser Permanente celebrated the success of a groundbreaking initiative led by Doanh Ly, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, CRN, SCRN, and a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) from across the Northern California region.

In 2024, a collaborative effort resulted in an innovative workflow for renal biopsy patients.

In 2024, the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Team achieved a significant milestone in patient safety by standardizing education for clinical nurses across Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.

In late 2023, ICU nurses and leadership collaborated to address patient fall rates by assessing current practices and identifying gaps in fall prevention strategies. The team determined that the absence of chair and bed alarms for high-risk patients was a critical issue, particularly given changes in sedation practices and a focus on early mobilization.

In 2024, the Nursing Quality and Safety Council demonstrated the power of shared governance by tackling hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) with an innovative and collaborative approach.

At the 2024 KP National Nursing Conference, Emergency Department (ED) nurse Ayra Dee, BSN, RN, CPEN, CEN, showcased her team’s innovative approach to reducing falls with injury in the ED.