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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several nurse leaders supported the future of nursing by serving as a mentor to nurses new to their practice.
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.