With the rapidly growing population of adults aged 65 and older admitted in Kaiser Permanente Vallejo, the Geriatric Symposium emerged as a critical initiative to elevate care for older adults.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for cardiovascular services has surged, creating a backlog of patients awaiting surgeries in our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR). This increase underscores the crucial need for timely access to medical care for this patient population.
NICU newborns are at higher risk for neurodevelopmental delays. In alignment with our mission to support our communities and promote a safe environment, NICU clinical nurses have determined the need to participate in a yearly Read-a-thon program initiative to promote healthy brain development through reading.
Piloted in 4East, the "Roadmap to Home" communication boards aim to enhance patient involvement by providing a clear, visual guide to their care journey.
Gamification, the integration of game elements into non-game environments, is emerging as a powerful strategy in nursing education.
In a proactive effort to enhance disaster preparedness, a collaborative team from Vallejo’s Emergency Department identified critical gaps in readiness for mass casualty incidents.
This method involves measuring care quality and providing real-time feedback between staff members to ensure high standards are maintained using evidence-based practice guidelines.
Innovation drives change by recycling knowledge and establishing professional governance principles. Evidence-based in-services were implemented for the Patient Care Coordinators to improve transition care.
The objective of this project was to reduce the C-Section Core Measure PC-02 from 24.8% in the Safety Priority Index (SPI) year 2023 to 23.9% by the end of the 2024 SPI year. This goal was successfully met with a final Core Measure PC-02 rate of 22.3%.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Low Acuity Throughput Improvement Project. This initiative aims to enhance the care experience for our patients aged 18-42, who frequently visit our emergency department (ED) with less severe issues.