The inaugural Northern California Research and Innovation Academy (RIA) Conference was a landmark event that brought together health care professionals and researchers to share their innovative work and insights. The conference, which accepted 50 abstracts in total, featured a wide range of excellent lectures and presentations from leading experts in various fields. Among the contributions were the five abstracts and poster presentations from the CVA team, which demonstrated the organization’s commitment to advancing health care practices and improving patient outcomes.
One of the highlights of the conference was the poster presentation titled, Pediatric Perioperative Bays Provide a Caring Environment During Pre and Post Operative Care presented by Farah Cardenas, BSN, RN; Yasmine Baricaua, BSN, RN; and Susan Thimon, MSN, RN, PHN, NE-BC, CCRN. This poster was awarded for being the Best Poster Design for which this team received a certificate and trophy, a well-deserved recognition for the abstract poster and for its innovative approach to creating a supportive, child-friendly environment for pediatric patients undergoing surgery.
All the abstract poster presentations showcased dedication to research, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and innovation. The 2-day conference had fantastic speakers, lectures, and break-out sessions with interesting innovative and educational topics and was not only a platform for sharing research, knowledge, best practices, and great learnings, but also a celebration of the remarkable contributions made by all Northern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers to the field of health care.