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2021 KP-Alliance National Agreement Ratified

National Agreement between Kaiser Permanente and Alliance Ratified

New contract in effect for 4 years.

From Union Activist to Manager

Past experience provides a leg up.

March 1, 2012
A long shelf of medical record folders

It took some teamwork to tackle this paperwork backlog. 

Behind-the-Scenes Service

Tackling a massive backlog.

May 21, 2012
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Tangela Ford-Brown, a patient care technician in Northern California and SEIU UHW member, with patient Macan Singh

Around the Regions (Summer 2013)

A look at performance improvement work in each region.

July 1, 2013
Maureen Fox

Maureen Fox leads union members in a flash mob performance of Beyonce’s “Move Your Body” in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard at the 2012 Union Delegate Conference. 

Maureen "Moe" Fox: Root for Yourself!

Be your healthy best with tips from this inspiring Q&A.

October 29, 2013
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Savings added up quickly when this Oncology team in the Northwest paid close attention to which tubing it used for IVs; shown is Randi Norton, an RN and member of OFNHP.

Change in Tubing Saves $25,000

Attention to details pays off.

March 4, 2014
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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
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Members of the NW Employee Health and Safety Department: (left to right) Brian Cekoric, Robert Wieking, Susan Gager, Chris Mozingo, RN, and Paulette Hawkins, RN

Northwest Team Spreads Success, Boosts Safety

Competition aids awareness and practice.

May 19, 2014
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Union members such as speech pathologist Ute Kongsbak, an OFNHP member, work to improve quality and affordability in the Northwest region—work that builds Kaiser Permanente’s reputation and attracts members.

Growing Stronger Together

LMP is a competitive advantage.

July 11, 2014
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Mobile health vans help serve members where they need it. 

Around the Regions (Summer 2014)

The goings-on across KP.

July 11, 2014
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A driver helps get vans loaded for the daily runs.

Communication Drives Success

Problem-solving skills improve service.

August 19, 2014
RN Kathy Stafford

RN Kathy Stafford, a member of the Oregon Nurses Association 

Curiosity Leads to Better Service

A successful practice crosses state lines.

October 3, 2014
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A patient advisory council in Southern California meets to discuss service and quality issues. 

Learning by Listening: Patient Advisory Councils

Patients speak up, help improve service.

October 3, 2014

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