A team of nurses, physicians, technicians, and other ancillary members worked together on a quality improvement project in the Sacramento Emergency Department focused on reducing the time between patient arrival and Neurointerventional Radiology treatment by redesigning the flow and processes.
Hospital throughput is the movement of patients from admission to discharge, ensuring they receive timely, appropriate care at every stage of their hospital stay. An efficient throughput process affects clinical outcomes and many other aspects of care, such as care experience and cost of care, as documented in numerous studies.
Congratulations to clinical nurses who have presented their work in local and national professional conferences and meetings, which highlight evidence-based practices, quality improvement initiatives, and patient-centered care strategies.
As a local leader in advanced neuro care, Sacramento Medical Center expanded the Wellness to Prevent Stroke and Wellness After Stroke educational programs. These free educational programs are open to both members and non-members.
Formalin is commonly used as a preservative for biological specimens, such as tissues removed during surgery, which must be stored for pathological examination. However, traditional manual formalin dispensing methods increased the staff's exposure risk to fumes.
The advanced treatment for movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, is now available at Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento.
Employee feedback shapes organizational priorities, work culture, and staff satisfaction. Voluntary and anonymous surveys and direct report rounding are some of the mechanisms for capturing and addressing staff input. Sacramento Medical Center embraces a culture of continuous listening, ensuring employees have multiple avenues to share their feedback.
Nursing Professional Development Specialists (NPDS) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are the backbone of nursing excellence, driving professional growth, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
For 28 years, Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Eye Surgery Center has championed access to life-changing care by participating in Mission Cataract USA. This program offers free cataract surgeries to non-members/uninsured individuals who qualify and cannot afford the procedure.
Medical emergencies can occur anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. Bystanders, including the youth, play a critical role in saving lives. According to the American Heart Association, about 40% of people experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive bystander CPR before professional medical…