Effective October 9, KP Southern California Region retention rules will apply limits in Microsoft Outlook to your aging emails and calendar entries. Email in your inbox folder will be purged after 90 days, while email in folders outside the inbox, including the Sent and Deleted folders as well as any folders you create, will be […]
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New Retention Rules for Outlook Email and Calendar
Effective October 9, KP Southern California Region retention rules will apply limits in Microsoft Outlook to your aging emails and calendar entries. Email in your inbox folder will be purged after 90 days, while email in folders outside the inbox, including the Sent and Deleted folders as well as any folders you create, will be […]
KP Supports COVID-19+ Members with Free Care Kit and Resources
Kaiser Permanente launched a COVID-19 Home Prevention Support Program to help members who test positive for the virus. The national program, now rolling out in Southern California, provides information and resources on how to safely and effectively isolate and quarantine at home to prevent the spread of the virus. During outreach at the time of […]
Kaiser Permanente commits $63M to support contact tracing
As COVID-19 surges in California, a partnership will deploy workers to clinical settings, in coordination with local public health departments, to slow the spread. Kaiser Permanente is committing $63 million to support California’s contact-tracing work in order to reduce the number of Californians who contract COVID-19. This support, in the form of charitable grant funding […]
E-Visit Milestone: More than Half a Million Visits in Six Months
Kaiser Permanente Southern California members have completed more than 550,000 e-visits since January, 2020, marking a significant growth in patient utilization of virtual tools and visits. E-visits provide treatment or clinical triage to members virtually, using symptom-based questionnaires. Kaiser Permanente members can access E-visits via kp.org or the KP mobile app. Expanding E-visits to Meet […]
Free Care Kit and Resources for COVID-19+ Members
Kaiser Permanente launched a COVID-19 Home Prevention Support Program to help members who test positive for the virus. The national program, now rolling out in Southern California, provides information and resources on how to safely and effectively isolate and quarantine at home to prevent the spread of the virus. The program includes phone coaching support […]
KP Supports COVID-19+ Members with Free Care Kit and Resources
Kaiser Permanente launched a COVID-19 Home Prevention Support Program to help members who test positive for the virus. The national program, now rolling out in Southern California, provides information and resources on how to safely and effectively isolate and quarantine at home to prevent the spread of the virus. During outreach at the time of […]
"There Are Angels Among Us," Including Lifesaving EVS Worker
On Monday, August 3rd, Blanca Alban was conducting her daily routine checks of the restrooms before leaving for the day. It was about 3:50 pm when she entered the men’s restroom at the Chester Medical Offices (Kern County), and noticed a young man lying on the floor in one of the stalls. His face was […]
“There Are Angels Among Us”
On Monday, August 3rd, Blanca Alban was conducting her daily routine checks of the restrooms before leaving for the day. It was about 3:50 pm when she entered the men’s restroom at the Chester Medical Offices, and noticed a young man lying on the floor in one of the stalls. His face was pale and […]
In Appreciation of our Clinicians and other Front-line Staff
A message of gratitude to the people of Kaiser Permanente during this challenging time. An important message from: Greg A. Adams, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals Edward M. Ellison, MD, Executive Medical Director/Chairman of the Board, Southern California Permanente Medical Group; Chairman of the Board and CEO, The Southeast Permanente […]
A Message of Gratitude to our Clinicians and other Front-line Staff
A message of gratitude to the people of Kaiser Permanente during this challenging time As we enter the sixth month of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we want to take a moment to thank and salute the people of Kaiser Permanente who are passionately caring for our members and patients during this historic public health crisis. […]
Computer-Related Strain a Pain for Kids & Parents: 6 Prevention Tips
Kaiser Permanente Ergonomic Expert On Reducing Computer-Related Strain According to Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center ergonomic project manager Valentina Sendin, “Children now spend more than four hours a day on the computer,” (and in our home it’s more than that). “They experience back, neck, shoulder, wrist, thumb, hand and eye strain.” The key […]
Temporary Remote Work program extended to at least 12/31/20
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, our top priority remains the health and safety of our employees, physicians, members, and the communities we serve. Last month, we announced an extension of remote work for all national functions, shared services, and regional employees currently participating in the Temporary Remote Work program. Today we are extending the […]
Potential Childcare Referral Services
We know the closure of schools and daycare centers, continue to create a scarcity in childcare resources. This situation places immense pressure on essential workers – like Kaiser Permanente employees and physicians – to find alternative childcare resources because they must continue reporting to work. Our Employee Assistance Program team has gathered a list of […]
Kaiser Permanente Recognized for Excellent Care by U.S. News & World Report
8 KPSC hospitals named best in state for overall care 32 KP hospitals identified as “high performing” Kaiser Permanente hospitals are among the best in the nation for delivering high-quality care, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-2021 “Best Hospitals” rankings. In Southern California, 8 Kaiser Permanente hospitals ranked among the best in […]
