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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.

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The diagnostic imaging department at the Woodland Hills Medical Center is improving workflow and boosting attendance by drawing on the wide experience of its team members.

Smaller Teams Help Radiology Department Improve Performance

Right-sizing helps UBT win big with team members.

January 19, 2011
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Many of Panorama City's unit-based teams are adept at using data to track what's working and what's not; pictured here is Emma Yabut, RN, a UNAC/UHCP member, who is a member of the NICU unit-based team. 

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Data

Once you get over your fear, numbers become your friends.

February 1, 2012
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From left, union co-lead Alicia Rendon, former co-lead Amber Cabrera, manager Darren Smith and team sponsor Trissy Bastin.

Beyond Retail: Optician Saves Member’s Sight

New workflow helps save a patient's eyesight.

August 7, 2012
Jesus Francisco Reyna
Jesus Francisco Reyna, South San Francisco Radiology Tech/CT Lead and SEIU UHW member
 

Safe to Speak Up?

How to build a culture where it's safe for all to speak up.

May 1, 2013
SEIU UHW members
Radiology Oncology UBT members include, from left to right, Radiation Therapist Rebekah Harper, Chief Physician Amy Gillis, Radiation Therapist Jeannie Wong, Director Marcy Kaufman and Radiation Therapist Amy Cate. Harper, Wong and Cate are SEIU UHW members. 
 

When Something Goes Wrong

A good system and courageous leaders are key to speaking up.

May 1, 2013
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Allergy Team Helps Screen for Cancer

UBT changes check-in process to save lives.

February 5, 2014
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Jane Baxter and Ingrid Baillie lead the Alpharetta Ob-Gyn UBT.

How to Zoom From Level 1 to Level 4

Quickly move up the UBT Path to Performance.

March 25, 2014
Staff members go over discharge paperwork

Stephanie Valencia (left), a unit assistant, and Judith Gonzales, a senior unit assistant and the team's union co-lead, go over discharge-related paperwork.

Work With Patients to Ensure Follow-Up Appointments

See how your team can help.

August 19, 2014
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Members of the Perioperative team at Ontario Medical Center say performance improvement keeps them sharp.

How to Climb the Path to High Performance

Achieving and sustaining high marks.

September 8, 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
Doctor and patient talking together

Want to know what your patients think? Ask them!

From the Desk of Henrietta: Mind, Body, Service

Give patients a voice.

October 5, 2014
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Seamless Teamwork Gives Central Valley Babies a Healthy Start

Helping newborns and new moms thrive.

November 17, 2014

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