February 19, 2021
In today’s update, you will find important information, including:
- KPNW Superhero Award Winners
- KSMC Makes Healthgrades America’s List of 100 Best Hospitals
- Quick Facts: Vaccinations
- Save the Date | Next Live Audio Broadcast is February 23
- KPNW 2021 Holiday Schedule Now Available
KPNW Superhero Award Winners
Every day we see examples of heroic work from individuals and teams from across the region. The KPNW Superhero Award celebrates this excellence by recognizing the creative and collaborative ways your teammates support our company, our members, and community. Winners, both individual and team, will be announced here every Friday.
Help spread the word! Post the KPNW Superhero Award flier in break rooms, and wherever teams gather for meetings / huddles and nominate your hero today!
KPNW Superhero Individual Award:
Amy Harris, Dental Assistant, North Lancaster Dental Office
Jill Jacopi, Dental Assistant, North Lancaster Dental Office
Jill and Amy helped support their community during the wildfire threat and evacuation in Molalla last fall. These sisters stepped up to help the local fire department by volunteering at a work site. Read more.
KPNW Superhero Team Award:
Care Delivery Technology Services Team
Our regional Care Delivery Technology Services partners are amazing. The Telehealth Center had been challenged with various IT issues and slowdowns, and staff were submitting ticket after ticket but we were unable to pinpoint the source of the problem. Our regional IT team really listened to our concerns, and then stepped in and took ownership of the problem. Read more.
KSMC Makes Healthgrades America’s List of 100 Best Hospitals
Our own Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center made Healthgrades America’s Best 100 Hospitals list for providing safe and effective outcomes. “This recognition represents tremendous focus and dedication of a highly trained staff,” said Jay Robinson, Hospital Administrator. “To be able to maintain high levels of quality and safety during a pandemic speaks to the caliber of our team! This recognition also serves as yet another way that members and patients can be sure they will receive safe, high-quality care so they can enjoy many more healthy years.” Read more on MyKP.
Quick Facts: Vaccinations
Vaccination data is now included on the COVID-19 Quick Facts Dashboard.
Save the Date |Next Live Audio Broadcast is February 23
Plan on joining the next LIVE audio broadcast Tuesday, February 23, starting at 12:10 p.m. The agenda will include:
- Vaccinating our home bound members
- Addressing vaccine hesitancy in special populations
- Guest speakers from the Oregon Latino Health Coalition and Oregon Pacific Islander Coalition
- KP North Lancaster Pacific Islander Vaccine Event
Submit your questions or suggestions for future audio broadcast topics.
KPNW 2021 Holiday Schedule Now Available
Share the 2021 holiday schedule as we work together to balance patient access with work-life balance needs.