"We have a continuum of kindness, courtesy, and professionalism that flows continuously in the shape of a heart, reinforcing the importance of caring for self, for each other and for our patients. "

1. Kaiser Permanente, Northern California
Caritas Consortium 2013
Nurses Caring for Each Other and their Patients
in the MB Dept
Caritas in Action
How Caring Science informs and inspires KP caregivers and affirms our commitment to provide our
patients and their families exceptional care

2. Nurses Caring for Each Other and their Patients in
the MB Dept
Intent to Contribute Statement:
We want to share how important it is for nurses to take care of themselves, and to take care of each other
by treating each other with kindness, courtesy, and professionalism. The circle of caring continues on to the
patient, who is also treated with kindness, courtesy, and professionalism. Thus we have a continuum of
kindness, courtesy, and professionalism that flows continuously in the shape of a heart.
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3. Nurses Caring for Each Other and their Patients in
the MB Dept
Inspired Contributor(s) 1 :
Toni Halliwell
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-----Service Area: Santa Clara
Medical Center: SCL
Affiliation: PCS
-----Year Shared: 2013
Venue: Caritas Consortium
Format: Poster
ID #: W10
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Names as listed in Lotus Notes, otherwise personal e-mails indicated
Keyword TAGs:
Identifier
 Consortium2013-July, Santa
Clara, Poster, Patient Care
Services, Maternal Child Health
 Culture, Self, Team,
Patients/Families
Descriptor
 Self-Care

4. Nurses Caring for Each Other and their Patients in
the MB Dept
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