A Conversation with Linda Knodel, Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive, Kaiser Permanente
What are the most significant challenges for nurses during this challenging time as we face the current COVID-19 pandemic? Lisa Knodel speaks with Jason Wolf about how the nursing team at Kaiser Permanente maintains a high level of professional development while striving to create the best experience possible for patients in unprecedented times.
Listen to hear how this crisis will transform the nature of care for years to come and how the nursing team will continue to respond with agility as well as thoughtfulness. Linda Knodel also depicts The Caring Science Theory, which embodies the human experience in healthcare – an ideal at the core of everything nurses at Kaiser Permanente do. She leaves us with a positive message, portraying the strength of nurses who will always shine a light as a beacon of hope and trust, persevering on the frontlines.
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