What are the Kaiser Permanente Nursing Values?

Professionalism We believe in the value of our profession and maintain standards of excellence when it comes to the delivery of care. Patient and Family-Centered Care Honoring the essential role of the patient and family in all aspects of care, we create memorable moments through extraordinary care. Compassion We realize the difference we make in the lives of our patients and their families when they are most vulnerable and we focus on providing individualized care with a personal touch. Teamwork We respect the collective contributions of each member of the team and view our team members as our partners in success. Excellence We embrace the art and science of nursing by integrating powerful nursing theories with compassionate care and an evidence-based practice. Integrity We uphold the trust that our members place in us by always doing the right thing for the right reason.

NATIONAL PATIENT CARE SERVICES

What is the Kaiser Permanente Nursing Vision?

Kaiser Permanente nurses advance the art and science of nursing in a patient-centered healing environment through our professional practice and leadership. Extraordinary Nursing Care. Every Patient. Every Time.

Why is this important?

Achieving a consistent superior care experience requires an integrated approach that encompasses the engagement of the patient, family, staff, physicians, and leaders. This is about creating a culture of extraordinary nursing practice at Kaiser Permanente. One that is driven by an inspirational vision, animated by powerful core values, and guided by a shared nursing model.

THE KAISER PERMANENTE

NURSING MODEL

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THE KAISER PERMANENTE MODEL

The Kaiser Permanente Professional Nursing Model was adopted by the systems Interregional Nursing Council as our integrated nursing model in December 2008. The model is based on Relationship-Based Care, Caring Theory, and Comfort Theory. The three bodies of work are integrated in the Kaiser Permanente nursing model to support nursing practice across the continuum and to meet the needs of our patients and families. The model also aligns with Kaiser Permanentes mission and value compass. By fulfilling the expectations of our integrated nursing model, Kaiser Permanente patients and families experience Extraordinary Nursing Care. Every Patient. Every Time.

What is the KP Nursing Model?

At the heart of the Kaiser Permanente integrated nursing model are our patients and their families. Our model leverages the powerful role human relationships play in creating a caring, comforting, and healing environment. It honors the unity of the whole human being: mind, body, and spirit are the lens through which our nurses look to ensure that they are meeting the needs of patients and their families.

Relationship-Based care is the operational foundation in which nursing theory can be practiced: such as Caring Theory and Comfort Theory. This model is designed to move theory-based nursing practice forward. Relationship-Based Care, Caring Theory, and Comfort Theory have many common touch points. The Kaiser Permanente nursing values represent six of those touch points.

What is a nursing practice model?

A nursing model provides a unifying framework for what Kaiser Permanente nurses believe about nursing practice. It is a guide that directs and describes how we practice by identifying key elements of professional nursing practice that can be found in all we do.

Why do we need a practice model?

By using a practice model, we insure that our professional nursing practice is consistent regardless of where it takes place in the Kaiser Permanente healthcare system. By consistently applying our

practice model, we minimize practice variations that can create risk, gaps in care, missed or overlooked needs, or incomplete care. Assessment of the patients needs including body, mind, and spirit insures that we holistically identify all their needs. We then use that information to match the patient with the best nurse able to meet those needs, based on the competencies of the nurse. By consistently using the practice model, we promote safe patient care and optimal patient outcomes

Whats the difference between a professional practice environment, a nursing model and a care delivery model?
Professional practice environment refers to the organizational characteristics that facilitate or inhibit professional nursing practice. A nursing model is a schematic design that describes how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate and develop professionally. Care delivery model is the structure and processes by which responsibilities for patient care are assigned and work is coordinated among members of the nursing staff.