Training program enhances skillset to improve patient care
Emergency Department (ED) staff developed an Ultrasound (US) Guided IV training program to enhance the skillset of our ED nurses to minimize delay in patient care.
A model of excellence: ICU nurses in the Advance Alert Monitoring program
ICU nurses at the Antioch Medical Center consistently demonstrate exceptional dedication to a high level of clinical and critical thinking skills to provide the best possible care to the sickest patients in the adult patient care departments.
Nurses participate in medical mission
Several Maternal Child team members participated in a medical mission to Guatemala.
Perioperative nurses hold Annual Safety Summit
Antioch Medical Center perioperative nurses led and participated in the Annual Safety Summit.
Nurses join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Several nurses from Adult Inpatient Services participated in community service and outreach through participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Back to School Drive benefits local students
Nurses from the Coordination of Care (COC) department participated in the annual Back to School Supplies Drive to benefit the Antioch School District.
First Honor Walk celebrating the gift of life
In June, the ICU team led the first Honor Walk at the Antioch Medical Center to celebrate a life lived and the profound act of human kindness of a patient’s decision to donate their organs.
An escape room experience used to improve communication
The Antioch Medical Center Care Experience Adult Services Committee staff utilized escape rooms in April 2024 as an innovative way to improve team communication.
Mental Health Scholars Academy awarded R.J. Erickson Award
The Mental Health Scholars Academy is a $30 million project to train new mental health professionals in California. The academy offers tuition support, mentoring, and networking to KP employees who want to become therapists, counselors, or social workers.
Developing a culture of mentoring
Mentoring is one of the hallmarks of professional practice through more experienced nurses and nurse leaders contributing to the professional growth of others by sharing their own experience and skill. It contributes to nurse satisfaction, retention, and succession planning.