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Continually evolving to advance patient care rooted in evidenced-based practice, research, and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column]

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Utilizing technology and KP HealthConnect to support safe care<\/a><\/h3 >

The KP HealthConnect pump integration project, which started in early 2024 in outpatient infusion clinics across Northern California, supports a culture of high reliability and is part of Kaiser Permanente\u2019s ongoing investment to enhance care-related technology to assist nurses in delivering safe and high-quality care to patients.<\/p><\/div>

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Celebrating excellence at the Inaugural Nursing Research and Innovation Conference<\/a><\/h3 >

The inaugural Northern California Nursing Research and Innovation Conference was a vibrant showcase of nurse\u2011driven initiatives, bringing together over 50 research and evidence\u2011based practice (EBP) posters, some of whom were presenting for the very first time.<\/p><\/div>

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Multi-site studies inform nursing practice across region<\/a><\/h3 >

Kaiser Permanente nurses at all practice levels are encouraged to engage in practice scholarship such as utilizing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and research scholarship to improve the delivery and quality of care. One way to be encourage our nurses is to have them be involved in a multi-site study.<\/p><\/div>

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Community Health and Workforce of the Future<\/a><\/h3 >

The Allied Health Scholars Academy's mission is to build and sustain a diverse and thriving nursing, mental health, and allied health care workforce of the future through academic and community partnerships.<\/p><\/div>

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Mental Health Scholars Academy awarded R.J. Erickson Award<\/a><\/h3 >

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.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

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Nurse\u2011led program enhances skills for robotic surgery<\/a><\/h3 >

Kaiser Permanente Northern California is at the forefront of surgical innovation, with nurses and surgical technologists (STs) playing a pivotal role in advancing robotic surgery, which offers benefits for patients, including smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery times.<\/p><\/div>

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