TCARE
Kaiser Permanente has initiated unit-based innovation teams to transform the care experience. TCARE involves medical center nurses and other staff, management, and physicians, as well as a small KP regional and national team. If you have any questions regarding TCARE or would like to participate at your facility, please contact us via e-mail:
- Northern California Project Manager: Lanier.Coles@kp.org
- Southern California Project Manager: Linda.X.Fahey@kp.org
IDEO
IDEO, an internationally recognized design firm that has recently completed the Perinatal, Nursing Knowledge Exchange and Bed Management projects with Kaiser Permanente, was engaged to help design the framework and approach for Innovation Teams. Click here for more information about our partnership.
Garfield Innovation Network
The Garfield Innovation Network is also pioneering innovative designs and processes. Click here for a Nurse.com article featuring some of their accomplishments and contributions.
TCARE Innovation Resources 
(All documents are Intranet Only)
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The Idea Bank
The Idea Bank
lists and highlights information about projects that have already been refined and implemented. to promote sharing of ideas between medical centers and Innovation Teams. Please browse the ideas and feel free to adapt or adopt ideas! 
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Hot Products
Check out the the newest products
that Innovation teams have developed. You may also view a picture of the product by clicking on the image or order it by clicking on the order form. 
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Other Resources
Check out the the resources listed below to help develop your own innovative processes!
Note: all documents are intranet only.
Framework
Outlines Innovation Team guiding principles.
Communication Documents
Includes an overview presentation and FAQ document on Innovation Teams.
Overview Presentation |
FAQ |
IDEA FAIR 2006 |
Facilitator Guide
The Facilitator Guide includes:
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tools for effective facilitation of Innovation Team Snorkels
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Innovation Team Project Manager toolkit
Download (34.7 MB, PDF)
Participant Guide
The Deep Dive/Snorkel Participant Binder is included in the Facilitator Guide.
Download (34.5 MB; PDF)