{"id":1762,"date":"2025-02-23T10:03:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T18:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/?page_id=1762"},"modified":"2025-03-13T14:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:54:03","slug":"south-sacramento","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/2024-report\/medical-centers\/south-sacramento\/","title":{"rendered":"South Sacramento Medical Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_bg_image_source=&#8221;featured&#8221; el_id=&#8221;image-large-1&#8243; el_class=&#8221;page-intro bg-dark&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;details&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJyZXNwb25zaXZlLWlmcmFtZS1jb250YWluZXIlMjIlM0UlMEElM0NpZnJhbWUlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjB0aXRsZSUzRCUyMnZpZGVvJTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyJTBBaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZrcC5xdW11Y2xvdWQuY29tJTJGdmlldyUyRmlSRXk2TTdsdDliWjVsbzdRUTJVWVolMEElM0ZhdXRvUGxheSUzRGZhbHNlJTI2ZW1iZWQlM0R0cnVlJTI2aG9zdCUzRHdpZGdldHMlMjZhdXRvc2NhbGUlM0R0cnVlJTI2QXBwUHJvcGVydGllcy5QbGF5ZXJTaG93RW1iZWRCdXR0b24lM0R0cnVlJTIyJTIwYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-page-title vcex-module\"><h1 class=\"vcex-page-title__heading wpex-heading wpex-text-3xl\"><span class=\"vcex-page-title__text\">South Sacramento Medical Center<\/span><\/h1><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1957&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;magnet-graphic&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-nav-outer&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><div id=\"annual-report-navigation\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#overview\">Organizational Overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column bor-lt-blue vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#leadership\">Transformational Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column bor-lt-teal vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#empowerment\">Structural Empowerment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column bor-mid-teal vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#practice\">Exemplary Professional Practice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#innovation\">New Knowledge, Innovation &amp; Improvements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column bor-lt-blue vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#quality\">Empirical Quality Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;circle-photo&#8221; el_id=&#8221;leadership-message&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1998&#8243; img_size=&#8221;staff_entry&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>A message from Kelly Sullivan, MSN, RN<\/strong><br \/>\nAssociate Chief Administrative Officer<br \/>\nDirector of Nursing and Clinical Practice<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>As we reflect on 2024, I am inspired by the exceptional achievements of our nursing and patient care teams, as highlighted in this annual report. Together, we have made significant strides in delivering safe, equitable care of the highest quality and providing an unparalleled experience for our patients. None of this would be possible without our highly engaged teams\u2014both at the bedside and behind the scenes \u2014 riving improvements in patient care, access, safety and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>This year TPMG South Sacramento proudly welcomed the Cardiac Cath Lab, Gastroenterology, and Interventional Radiology teams to the Shared Governance model, joining our esteemed Emergency Department and PCS. In collaboration with our KFH partners, these teams quickly aligned with the Magnet standards and made significant contributions toward our re-designation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The initial focus this year was the establishment of the Procedural Unit Practice Council. This initiative brought together nurses from the procedural areas to foster collaboration, identify common goals, and drive improvements in nursing practice and patient care. Bringing these teams together has created a new platform for advancing nursing excellence and improving outcomes for our patients.<\/p>\n<p>At the unit level, our procedural nurses demonstrated their strong engagement and enthusiasm with an impressive response rate to the Nursing Excellence Survey. This initial survey served as an excellent starting point for the teams to build upon as we continue our Magnet journey.<\/p>\n<p>This year saw the establishment of the Nursing Director Council, a collaborative initiative created in partnership with KFH. This council brings together nursing directors from all TPMG and KFH departments, fostering a coordinated effort to nursing leadership. This marks a first in aligning leadership efforts across these entities.<\/p>\n<p>We are incredibly proud of the dedication, passion, and innovation demonstrated by our nurses and our teams. As we look forward to 2025, we remain committed to building upon these successes, continuing to elevate nursing practice, supporting each other and delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;testimonial&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-dark&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;call-out&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>\u201cThe nurses at Kaiser South Sacramento were very patient, compassionate, loving, kind, understanding. And I can&#8217;t say thanks enough to all the nurses, all the doctors, all the staff members, housekeepers, and everyone that I came in contact with. Thank you guys very much for all your help and I appreciate you guys. Thank you.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">\u2014Melissa T.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_id=&#8221;overview&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-dark border-top-fff&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;featured_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;about-text&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-page-title vcex-module\"><h2 class=\"vcex-page-title__heading wpex-heading wpex-text-3xl\"><span class=\"vcex-page-title__before\">About<\/span> <span class=\"vcex-page-title__text\">South Sacramento Medical Center<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-excerpt vcex-module wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0\"><p>We are recognized as a top hospital in our community and honored for quality, patient safety and advanced medical care by industry and media organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;accolades&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hospital-awards&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2036&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2042&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1285&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_id=&#8221;fast-facts&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-pale-blue&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>2024 By the Numbers<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;statsblock by-the-numbers&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1448&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;icons&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>1,482<\/h4>\n<p>Registered nurses<\/p>\n<h4>45<\/h4>\n<p>Nurses hired<\/p>\n<h4>27<\/h4>\n<p>Nurse residents hired<\/p>\n<h4>5%<\/h4>\n<p>Average turnover[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1358&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;nurses&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1360&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;cap&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>17%<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Board certified nurses<\/p>\n<h4><strong>20%<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Associate&#8217;s degree\/diploma in nursing<\/p>\n<h4><strong>68%<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in nursing<\/p>\n<h4><strong>11%<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Master&#8217;s degree in nursing<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1%<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Doctorate degree in nursing[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>5<\/h4>\n<p>New Caritas Coaches<\/p>\n<h4>10<\/h4>\n<p>Evidence-Based Practice graduates[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1361&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;nurses&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;leadership&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mc-section-header&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Transformational Leadership<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;carousel-stories&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;call-out&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;]Fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability to evolve the way we provide care.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-post-type-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-post-type-grid entries wpex-clr vcex-isotope-grid wpex-overflow-hidden match-height-grid\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-1 entry post-1700 type-post has-media cat-54 ncal_area-98 site_only-105 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/celebrating-our-south-sacramento-nurses\/\" title=\"Celebrating our South Sacramento nurses\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Health-Equity-Award-Stacy-Walters-Team-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"DAISY Health Equity Awardees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Health-Equity-Award-Stacy-Walters-Team-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Health-Equity-Award-Stacy-Walters-Team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Health-Equity-Award-Stacy-Walters-Team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/celebrating-our-south-sacramento-nurses\/\">Celebrating our South Sacramento nurses<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Through our awards programs, we recognize nurses and care partners who exemplify excellence and provide high-quality, compassionate care to our members and patients.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/celebrating-our-south-sacramento-nurses\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Celebrating our South Sacramento nurses\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-2 entry post-2621 type-post has-media cat-54 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/nurse-leaders-and-house-supervisors-work-to-optimize-workflow-of-z-beds\/\" title=\"Nurse leaders and house supervisors work to optimize workflow of \u2018Z Beds\u2019\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_LaunchLeadership-center-top-600x400.png\" alt=\"Leadership featured image placeholder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_LaunchLeadership-center-top-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_LaunchLeadership-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_LaunchLeadership-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_LaunchLeadership-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_LaunchLeadership-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_LaunchLeadership-2048x1365.png 2048w, 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by Ericson \u201cAlvin\u201d Fernando, MSN, RN, CNL, and Christina Martin, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, visited sister hospital Kaiser Permanente Roseville&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/nurse-leaders-and-house-supervisors-work-to-optimize-workflow-of-z-beds\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Nurse leaders and house supervisors work to optimize workflow of \u2018Z Beds\u2019\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-3 entry post-2622 type-post has-media cat-54 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/south-sacramentos-nursing-excellence-honored-at-kings-game\/\" title=\"South Sacramento\u2019s nursing excellence honored at Kings game\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"South Sacramento team recognized at Sacramento Kings game.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Magnet-Sacramento-Kings-Recognition-Large-Group-on-court-with-Samson-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/south-sacramentos-nursing-excellence-honored-at-kings-game\/\">South Sacramento\u2019s nursing excellence honored at Kings game<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Nurses who contributed to our South Sacramento Medical Center\u2019s historic Magnet with Distinction recognition were celebrated before thousands of cheering Sacramento Kings fans during an exciting game against the Los Angeles Lakers.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/south-sacramentos-nursing-excellence-honored-at-kings-game\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about South Sacramento\u2019s nursing excellence honored at Kings game\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-1 entry post-2642 type-post has-media cat-54 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/daisy-award-founders-honor-nurses-during-visit-to-south-sacramento\/\" title=\"DAISY Award founders honor nurses during visit to South Sacramento\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"DAISY Founders, Bonnie and Mark Barnes with Toby Marsh and Rachel Wyatt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/DAISY-Award-Founders-Visit-SSC-Headline-Photo-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/daisy-award-founders-honor-nurses-during-visit-to-south-sacramento\/\">DAISY Award founders honor nurses during visit to South Sacramento\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Bonnie and Mark Barnes visited our South Sacramento Medical Center in January 2024, leaving nurses with a powerful message of how valued they are and why they\u2019re considered true heroes to the patients and families they serve.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/daisy-award-founders-honor-nurses-during-visit-to-south-sacramento\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about DAISY Award founders honor nurses during visit to South Sacramento\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-2 entry post-2646 type-post has-media cat-54 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/nursing-professional-governance-at-south-sacramento\/\" title=\"Nursing Professional Governance at South Sacramento\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Professional-Governance---Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Professional-Governance-Group-Photo-before-PG-Achievements-Showcase-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/nursing-professional-governance-at-south-sacramento\/\">Nursing Professional Governance at South Sacramento<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Each year, South Sacramento nurses create posters that showcase their Unit or Facility councils\u2019 achievements and moments of pride over the year. Members of our Patient and Family Advisory Council join in on the fun and visit each booth and learn about the goals and achievements from the nurses.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/transformational-leadership\/nursing-professional-governance-at-south-sacramento\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Nursing Professional Governance at South Sacramento\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;empowerment&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mc-section-header&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Structural Empowerment<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;carousel-stories&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;call-out&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p>Empowering nurses to actively contribute their ideas and suggestions to help achieve organizational goals and enhance health outcomes effectively.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-post-type-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-post-type-grid entries wpex-clr vcex-isotope-grid wpex-overflow-hidden match-height-grid\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-1 entry post-2624 type-post has-media cat-55 ncal_area-98 site_only-59 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/nurses-exemplify-commitment-to-community\/\" title=\"Nurses exemplify commitment to community\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nurses gathered for backpack drive.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Backpack-Drive-Group-Photo-with-Rachel-Wyatt-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/nurses-exemplify-commitment-to-community\/\">Nurses exemplify commitment to community<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>South Sacramento nurses demonstrated their community to fulfilling Kaiser Permanente's mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/nurses-exemplify-commitment-to-community\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Nurses exemplify commitment to community\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-2 entry post-2644 type-post has-media cat-55 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/supporting-the-future-of-south-sacramento-nursing\/\" title=\"Supporting the future of South Sacramento nursing\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Mentoring---Match-Day---Larger-Group-Photo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Mentoring-Match-Day-Larger-Group-Photo-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/supporting-the-future-of-south-sacramento-nursing\/\">Supporting the future of South Sacramento nursing<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Several nurse leaders supported the future of nursing by serving as a mentor to nurses new to their practice.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/supporting-the-future-of-south-sacramento-nursing\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Supporting the future of South Sacramento nursing\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-3 entry post-2645 type-post has-media cat-55 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/south-sacramento-nurses-soar-to-new-heights-in-their-practice\/\" title=\"South Sacramento nurses soar to new heights in their practice\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Certification-Celebration---Leaders\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Certification-Celebration-Leaders-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/south-sacramento-nurses-soar-to-new-heights-in-their-practice\/\">South Sacramento nurses soar to new heights in their practice<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>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.\r\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/structural-empowerment\/south-sacramento-nurses-soar-to-new-heights-in-their-practice\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about South Sacramento nurses soar to new heights in their practice\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;practice&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mc-section-header&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Exemplary Professional Practice<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;carousel-stories&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;call-out&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p>Utilizing evidence to deliver care that aligns with Kaiser Permanente\u2019s mission and vision, and our nursing Professional Practice Model.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-post-type-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-post-type-grid entries wpex-clr vcex-isotope-grid wpex-overflow-hidden match-height-grid\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-1 entry post-2626 type-post has-media cat-56 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/patient-safety-at-the-center-of-tis-the-season-for-quality-campaign\/\" title=\"Patient safety at the center of Tis the Season for Quality campaign\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nurses gathered in a group setting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Tis-the-Season-for-Quality-Group-Photo-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/patient-safety-at-the-center-of-tis-the-season-for-quality-campaign\/\">Patient safety at the center of Tis the Season for Quality campaign<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>While physicians and employees were enjoying the Season of Gratitude, our Safety, Quality &amp; Regulatory Services and Patient Care Services teams were also busy celebrating their own \u201cTis the Season&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/patient-safety-at-the-center-of-tis-the-season-for-quality-campaign\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Patient safety at the center of Tis the Season for Quality campaign\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-2 entry post-2627 type-post has-media cat-56 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/its-report-card-time-and-once-again-our-south-sacramento-medical-center-is-at-the-top-of-the-class\/\" title=\"It\u2019s report card time and, once again, our South Sacramento Medical Center is at the top of the class\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nurses celebrating quality achievement\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Quality-Leapfrog-A-Achievement-Group-Photo-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/its-report-card-time-and-once-again-our-south-sacramento-medical-center-is-at-the-top-of-the-class\/\">It\u2019s report card time and, once again, our South Sacramento Medical Center is at the top of the class<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>The Leapfrog Group announced its latest round of Safety Grades in November 2024. For the second time this year, our medical center has earned an \u201cA\u201d for safety. This accomplishment&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/its-report-card-time-and-once-again-our-south-sacramento-medical-center-is-at-the-top-of-the-class\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about It\u2019s report card time and, once again, our South Sacramento Medical Center is at the top of the class\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-3 entry post-2628 type-post has-media cat-56 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/workplace-violence-prevention-fair-highlights-a-safety-first-culture\/\" title=\"Workplace Violence Prevention Fair highlights a safety-first culture\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nurses at a fair\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/WPV-Prevention-Fair-Headline-Photo-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/workplace-violence-prevention-fair-highlights-a-safety-first-culture\/\">Workplace Violence Prevention Fair highlights a safety-first culture\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>South Sacramento nurses attend the 2nd Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Fair. \u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/workplace-violence-prevention-fair-highlights-a-safety-first-culture\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Workplace Violence Prevention Fair highlights a safety-first culture\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-1 entry post-2630 type-post has-media cat-56 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/epp-code-bert-launched-in-efforts-to-support-staff-safety\/\" title=\"EPP Code BERT launched in efforts to support staff safety\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"RN Shipti Parikh introduces code BERT.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Code-BERT-Shipti-Parikh-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/epp-code-bert-launched-in-efforts-to-support-staff-safety\/\">EPP Code BERT launched in efforts to support staff safety\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>RN\u2019s and leaders worked together to launch Code BERT, a code that is called for any patient exhibiting behavior that staff feels has the potential to escalate, but does not appear to be an imminent threat to self and\/or others.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/epp-code-bert-launched-in-efforts-to-support-staff-safety\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about EPP Code BERT launched in efforts to support staff safety\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-2 entry post-2632 type-post has-media cat-56 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/icu-nurses-launch-hapi-hour-2-0\/\" title=\"ICU Nurses launch HAPI Hour 2.0\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nurses at the HAPI Hour event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/HAPI-2.0-HAPI-Hour-ICU-Education-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/icu-nurses-launch-hapi-hour-2-0\/\">ICU Nurses launch HAPI Hour 2.0\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>In October of 2024, the ICU HAPI prevention workgroup conducted impactful training sessions titled \u201cHAPI Hour 2.0.\u201d These sessions, which built on the success of the previous year's \u201cHAPI Hour,\u201d were a focused quality improvement project to reduce HAPIs in the ICU.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/exemplary-professional-practice\/icu-nurses-launch-hapi-hour-2-0\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about ICU Nurses launch HAPI Hour 2.0\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;innovation&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mc-section-header&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>New Knowledge, Innovation &amp; Improvements<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;carousel-stories&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;call-out&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p>Continually evolving to advance patient care rooted in evidenced-based practice, research, and innovation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-post-type-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-post-type-grid entries wpex-clr vcex-isotope-grid wpex-overflow-hidden match-height-grid\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-1 entry post-2633 type-post has-media cat-57 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/icu-nurses-showcase-their-commitment-to-quality-in-reducing-falls-and-hapis\/\" title=\"ICU nurses showcase their commitment to quality in reducing falls and HAPIs\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nurses posing at a table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Simply-the-Best-Showcase-Most-Spreadable-Award-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/icu-nurses-showcase-their-commitment-to-quality-in-reducing-falls-and-hapis\/\">ICU nurses showcase their commitment to quality in reducing falls and HAPIs\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>The ICU Unit Practice Council Team's efforts in Falls and HAPI prevention\/reduction were recognized at the local Simply the Best Showcase.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/icu-nurses-showcase-their-commitment-to-quality-in-reducing-falls-and-hapis\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about ICU nurses showcase their commitment to quality in reducing falls and HAPIs\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-2 entry post-2634 type-post has-media cat-57 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/gi-endoscopy-team-develop-inpatient-procedure-preparation-optimization-workflow\/\" title=\"Gastrointestinal\/endoscopy team develop inpatient procedure preparation optimization workflow\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png\" alt=\"Innovation featured image placeholder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-900x600.png 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/gi-endoscopy-team-develop-inpatient-procedure-preparation-optimization-workflow\/\">Gastrointestinal\/endoscopy team develop inpatient procedure preparation optimization workflow\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>This project was developed by Nursing staff in the GI department. The project included collaboration with inpatient teams to optimize procedure preparation with education to the inpatient staff for best pre procedural workflow and procedure success.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/gi-endoscopy-team-develop-inpatient-procedure-preparation-optimization-workflow\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Gastrointestinal\/endoscopy team develop inpatient procedure preparation optimization workflow\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-3 entry post-2635 type-post has-media cat-57 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/icu-education-council-holds-2nd-annual-icu-critical-care-symposium\/\" title=\"ICU education council holds 2nd annual ICU critical care symposium\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/ICU-Critical-Care-Symposium-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Group of nurses at the ICU Critical Care Symposium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/ICU-Critical-Care-Symposium-Group-Photo-center-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/ICU-Critical-Care-Symposium-Group-Photo-center-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/ICU-Critical-Care-Symposium-Group-Photo-center-900x600.jpg 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/icu-education-council-holds-2nd-annual-icu-critical-care-symposium\/\">ICU education council holds 2nd annual ICU critical care symposium\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>The symposium focused on various topics relevant not only to critical care nursing but also to other nursing areas, such as the emergency department and PACU.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/icu-education-council-holds-2nd-annual-icu-critical-care-symposium\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about ICU education council holds 2nd annual ICU critical care symposium\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-1 entry post-2636 type-post has-media cat-57 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/nk-interventional-radiology-nurses-aim-to-optimize-patient-outcomes\/\" title=\"NK Interventional Radiology nurses aim to optimize patient outcomes\u00a0\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png\" alt=\"Innovation featured image placeholder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-900x600.png 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/nk-interventional-radiology-nurses-aim-to-optimize-patient-outcomes\/\">NK Interventional Radiology nurses aim to optimize patient outcomes\u00a0<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Initiation of Jardiance\/Ozempic holds for procedural and General Anesthesia cases to optimize patient clinical outcomes.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/nk-interventional-radiology-nurses-aim-to-optimize-patient-outcomes\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about NK Interventional Radiology nurses aim to optimize patient outcomes\u00a0\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-2 entry post-2638 type-post has-media cat-57 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/2638\/\" title=\"Utilizing play to reduce fear, anxiety and pain\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png\" alt=\"Innovation featured image placeholder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-900x600.png 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/2638\/\">Utilizing play to reduce fear, anxiety and pain<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Ambulatory Surgery Unit RN implements project \u201cUtilizing Play and Fantasy to Effectively Reduce Pediatric and Parental\/Guardian Perioperative Fear, Anxiety, and Pain\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/2638\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Utilizing play to reduce fear, anxiety and pain\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_3 vcex-isotope-entry col-3 entry post-2640 type-post has-media cat-57 ncal_area-98 report_year-58\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/south-sacramento-nurses-show-dedication-to-continuous-improvement\/\" title=\"South Sacramento nurses show dedication to continuous improvement\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png\" alt=\"Innovation featured image placeholder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-top-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/NursingArticle_Innovation-center-900x600.png 900w\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h3 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/south-sacramento-nurses-show-dedication-to-continuous-improvement\/\">South Sacramento nurses show dedication to continuous improvement<\/a><\/h3 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>South Sacramento nurses show dedication to continuous improvement through multiple RDO submissions and ongoing research.\u00a0 Ongoing research study\u00a0 A research team led by Shavinderpal Sanga, MSN, RN, CNS, ACCNS-AG, GERO-BC,&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingncal.kaiserpermanente.org\/annual-report\/new-knowledge-innovation-improvements\/south-sacramento-nurses-show-dedication-to-continuous-improvement\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about South Sacramento nurses show dedication to continuous improvement\">Read more <span class=\"vcex-readmore-rarr\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;quality&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mc-section-header&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Empirical Quality Outcomes<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;carousel-stories&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;call-out&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p>Demonstrating the impact Kaiser Permanente nurses are making in the lives of our members, patients, and communities we serve.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are recognized as a top hospital in our community and honored for quality, patient safety and 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