Chair and co-chair
Chair
Leslie Anderson, MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, TCRN
Co-chair
Meghann Turner, MSN, RN
Over the past year, we have diligently pursued nursing excellence at Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center. We are proud to have established monthly councils dedicated to enhancing the nurse and patient experience and elevating our team.
Our Magnet Steering Committee meets monthly to address organizational needs, set timelines and goals, and collaborate with leadership to foster a culture of nursing empowerment.
The Professional Nursing Excellence Council organizes the monthly Professional Governance Day, which includes meetings of all 10 Unit Practice Councils, 4 Core Councils, and a CNE Update on the hospital’s status and team recognition. The Care Experience Council has promoted caring moments and recognition during Care Experience week and increased the visibility of care experience data in the departments.
The Professional Development Core Council has conducted needs assessments with clinical nurses to identify educational needs and promote professional development, including certifications.
The Evidence Based Core Council continues to support units in integrating evidence-based practice into their projects.
The Quality/Safety Core Council has reviewed and supported teams in focusing on nurse-sensitive indicators and improving patient quality outcomes. Our Professional Governance team leads the journey on nursing excellence in quality, service, and culture.