Kaiser Permanente Northern California launched the inaugural session of the Caritas Coach Education Program (CCEP) Faculty Development, a cornerstone of the Regional Caring Science Academy. This pioneering initiative marks a significant milestone in our commitment to embedding Caring Science as the foundational theory within our Professional Practice Model and the Discipline of Nursing. Developed in partnership with the Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI), the program commenced with a transformative 3-day training in January 2024, bringing together Caritas leaders from our medical centers and regional offices to deepen their expertise in Caring Science.
As of December 2024, the Regional Caring Science Academy has achieved remarkable milestones. We now have 20 CCEP faculty members and one faculty intern, with 32 new CCEP coach students beginning their training in June and 28 set to complete the program this month. Additionally, 38 students successfully completed HeartMath certification between June and October. Our commitment to immersive learning was further demonstrated through four Equine sessions and four ReBrilliancy sessions, each receiving outstanding reviews.
Further advancing Caring Science integration, we developed and piloted Caring Science and HeartMath modules for PCSO across select medical centers, with a full rollout planned for 2025. Additionally, we launched a Caring Science Dashboard for CNEs, providing key insights to support nursing leadership.
Looking ahead, our goal is to train 100 Caritas Coaches annually, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to a Caring Culture at Kaiser Permanente. These accomplishments underscore our dedication to fostering compassionate, patient-centered care and ensuring Caring Science remains at the heart of nursing practice throughout our organization and beyond.