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sign reading labor pool

Jump in, the water's fine: Labor pools, like this one in the Northwest region, help deploy the right people to the right places to fight COVID-19.

All Hands on Deck

Using a model perfected by building trades unions, KP and Partnership unions create labor pools to deploy the right workers to the right places in the fight against COVID-19. 

Food service worker bringing a patient her meal in her hospital room.

Every day, in every way, all of us are ambassadors for Kaiser Permanente. 

From the Desk of Henrietta: Ambassadors at Large

Keeping KP strong and growing.

July 11, 2014
alt="Ute Kongsbak is a speech pathologist."

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
alt="Mobile health vans provide service."

Mobile health vans help serve members where they need it. 

Around the Regions (Summer 2014)

The goings-on across KP.

July 11, 2014
Four female health care workers standing in their morning huddle

Summits have helped unit-based teams in San Diego, such as this one, improve their performance. 

Summits Supercharge Performance Improvement Efforts

A UBT summit can boost team performance.

July 7, 2014
alt="Pharmacies can track waste and save."

Simple Tool Helps Teams Track Savings

Spreadsheet shows you the money.

June 17, 2014
A hand holding an ergonomic safety diagram

Talking about safety raises awareness and can reduce injuries. 

Talking About Safety Reduces Injuries

Build awareness and get results.

June 17, 2014
alt="Five members of the safety department."

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
alt="Patient getting blood pressure test."

A patient gets a blood pressure test.

Reducing Health Disparities With Outreach

Clinic helps close a care gap between races.

May 6, 2014
alt="The role of the medical assistant is changing."

Medical assistants (MAs) are among the many types of caregivers who may be directly affected by the changes coming to health care.

In Practical Terms

The changing landscape for medical assistants.

April 15, 2014
alt="The Panorama City pharmacy UBT in Southern California."

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

Henrietta, the resident columnist for the LMP's quarterly magazine Hank, urges KP employees to to explore new ways of doing their work.

From the Desk of Henrietta: O Is for Ostrich

An argument for a curious, flexible mindset.

April 2, 2014
A mail services worker unloads packages

Sara Quimby, a mail services worker represented by SEIU Local 105, at work unloading packages. 

Reduce Outsourcing and Bring Courier Jobs in House

See how your team can work it out.

April 2, 2014

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