Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Fund

Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit Fund has been a major supporter of NAPH’s quality improvement agenda. Through a generous grant to the National Public Health and Hospital Institute (NPHHI), NAPH’s research affiliate, the Community Benefit Fund has supported NAPH’s leadership role around quality and performance improvement for safety net hospitals and health systems. The Community Benefit fund also provides a generous grant for NAPH members to attend quality and performance improvement courses offered by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). 

12 NAPH Members Chosen - Kaiser Permanente National Performance Improvement Program

12 of 17 positions in Kaiser Permanente’s new Performance Improvement Program were awarded to NAPH members for 2012. NAPH members were selected for the level of clarity and specificity in their project ideas, as well as the team approach that executives and their improvement advisors took in submitting their applications.

Positions in two specific, integrated programs were reserved specifically for safety net professionals. NAPH members will participate in the following:

The Performance Improvement Leadership Program
Designed for organizational leaders and executives heading high-level improvement strategy. The 6- to 8-month experience includes a one-day, in-person session, webinars and online modules.

Improvement Institute
The Improvement Advisor Trainings focus on individuals leading day-to-day improvement work at an organization. Training includes a seven-day program, plus 6 months of bi-weekly webinars. After a 6-month period, participants who complete their projects will be eligible to graduate as an Improvement Advisor.
Applicants who will not participate in 2012 are encouraged to apply again next year.

Learn more about Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit.

Kaiser Permanente Community Scholarship Fund: 2012 First Quarter Impact

Scholarships Awarded since the start of 2012: 17

Programs NAPH Members have registered to attend since the start of 2012:

• Patient Safety Executive Development Program (March 1-7, Cambridge, Mass.)
• 13th Annual International Summit - Improving Patient Care in the Office Practice and Community (March 18-20, Washington, DC)
• Patient Safety Executive Development Program (March 1-7, Cambridge, Mass.)
• Quality Improvement for Chairs and Chiefs (May 3-4, Boston)
• Open School Subscription (Annual)
• The Patient Experience: Improving Safety, Efficiency, and HCAHPS through Patient-Centered Care (March 27-28, Boston)
• The Science of Improvement: Accelerating Your Capacity to Change (April 25-26, Chicago)
• Executive Quality Academy (March 28-30, Cambridge, Mass.)

Apply for scholarships to virtual and in-person IHI programs, as well as a year-long subscription the new IHI Open School program.

Organizations Awarded Scholarships since the start of 2012 (8):

• Cambridge Health Alliance
• Howard University
• Sinai Health System
• Mount Sinai Hospital
• Rancho Los Amigos
• Boston Medical Center
• New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
• Shands at the University of Florida