Streamlining patient discharges: A collaborative pilot program
Redwood City nurse leaders collaborated to find an innovative solution to improve the strategic goal of discharging patients by 1 p.m.
Champions of change: Nurses leading the charge against maternal sepsis
Maternal Sepsis is a leading cause of preventable maternal deaths, with 63% considered avoidable according to the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC). In response, NCAL Regional leadership implemented a maternal sepsis Best Practice Alert (BPA) in February 2024 to enhance early identification and treatment.
Lighting the way: A nurse’s touch in organizing perinatal bereavement Wave of Light ceremony
In a heartfelt effort to support grieving families, Sandra Vargas, BSN, RN, CPLC, with the support of the maternal child health nursing unit council and management, organized a beautiful "Wave of Light" ceremony for perinatal loss, bringing healing to both parents, their loved ones, staff, physicians and the and the community.
World Stroke Day outreach event
On World Stroke Day, Stroke Coordinator, Sheryn Shahwan-Solorzano, PhD (c), MSN, RN, CPHQ, and quality nurse consultant, Marsha Belen, MSN, RN, went into the community at the Caltrain station to share life-saving knowledge about the signs and symptoms of stroke. Together, we’re raising awareness and empowering everyone to act FAST.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City launched Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a vibrant fashion show, inviting attendees to showcase traditional attire and dance representing their cultural heritage.
Honoring veterans through community engagement
The Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Veterans Association actively give back to the local veteran community through a series of heartfelt initiatives throughout the year.
ICU UPC Mobility Project
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.
Innovating for safety: The medical-surgical CUSP team’s Safety Stop-Sign initiative
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.
Implementation of purposeful hourly rounding in adult services
In an effort to enhance patient care experience scores, KP SRO launched the Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR) project in May 2024.
Nurses drive to reduce door‑to‑EKG time
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.