Even the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of volunteer nurses from Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center who provided blood pressure screenings and stroke education to the community during the eighth annual Clovis Trail Fest.
Nurses and doctors in the Maternal Child Health department make caring connections with their patients daily. They work together to support new moms, their partner and baby.
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.
Several nurse leaders supported the future of nursing by serving as mentors to nurses who are new to their practice.
As we move forward on our journey to becoming a Magnet-designated hospital, VIDA stands as a testament to the innovation and dedication of our Mother Baby nurses. Spearheaded by our nurses and rolled out in the NCAL region, this project marks an important milestone in our commitment to excellence.
To ensure our patients are seen in a timely manner and align with the latest evidence-based practices, implementing the Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI) is a crucial step in enhancing patient safety and optimizing obstetric care.
Before this initiative, the Medical-Surgical Units had recorded 13 falls with injury year-to-date, underscoring the urgent need for action. Falls posed significant risks to patient recovery, impacted care quality, and highlighted the necessity for systemic improvements.
Our Mother Baby department proudly ranks among the top three in the NCAL region and is recognized for delivering exceptional lactation support. We launched the Donor Breast Milk program in the NCAL region, piloting a groundbreaking initiative that underscores our unwavering commitment to comprehensive feeding solutions for our babies.
To secure market leadership and provide comprehensive care for an anticipated 545,000+ members by 2034, the Central Valley Area (CVA) must invest strategically in primary, specialty, and acute care services.
In our Modesto Medical Center, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), nurses faced challenges in securing nasogastric tubes (NGTs) with adhesive tape. While tape was a common method, it often resulted in unintended NGT removal, slippage, skin irritation, or pressure injuries.