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Stories

Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson, a Kaiser Permanente member, gives Shirley Brown, RN, a member of UNAC/UHCP, a grateful hug. 

Creating a Safety Net for Sickle Cell Patients

Helping patients live full and healthier lives.

January 4, 2016
Manlee Velasco, RN, and Jenalyn Andres, RN

Unit Manager Manlee Velasco, RN, (left) and labor co-lead Jenalyn Andres, RN, adopted a successful practice from Southern California to reduce patient falls.

Walking With Every Patient Prevents Falls

How nurses in Hawaii cut patient falls in half.

July 31, 2015
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The Panorama City pharmacy UBT in Southern California encourages patients to use mail-order service, one way to keep KP affordable.  

Around the Regions (Spring 2014)

A quick tour of what's going on.

April 2, 2014
team sponsors

Sponsors Joseph Gonzales, senior radiology manager, and Rebecca Torres, pharmacy technician and SEIU Local 105 member

Around the Regions (Fall 2012)

Eight quick hits on work being done in partnership.

November 1, 2012
Team co-leads with a staff member

Cindy O'Brien, the team's labor co-lead; Cynthia Field, its management co-lead; and Angela Washington, a clinical assistant II and OPEIU Local 2. 

Workflow Helps Patients Control Blood Pressure

How a Mid-Atlantic States team improved flow.

May 8, 2012
a group of health care providers posing in a hospital room

UBTs can help physicians achieve their clinical goals and improve their efficiency, according to The Permanente Journal. 

The Case for Unit-Based Teams

Permanente Journal highlights physician engagement in UBTs.

July 23, 2010