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The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) just announced that we have renewed our prestigious SOAP Center of Excellence designation! 🎉 The SOAP Center of Excellence designation sets a benchmark for expected care that helps improve national standards by providing quality metrics for institutions that offer obstetric (OB) anesthesia care. “We are very excited that UC Davis Health has been renewed as a center of excellence in OB anesthesia,” said Ross Bakhtari, chief of obstetric anesthesia, which is a specialty within the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at UC Davis Health. “This recognition reflects the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of care in the vital field of OB anesthesia.” Learn more about the designation: https://lnkd.in/gAvXcAyq

It’s been 5 years since COVID-19 reshaped the world. From the first local outbreak to regional lockdowns, and vaccine availability, the impact of the virus is still felt today. Explore our interactive COVID-19 timeline that charts the course of the virus, from the earliest reports to global vaccination efforts, highlighting key scientific breakthroughs, policy changes, and societal impacts. It's a sobering, informative - and ultimately hopeful - look at how the world and UC Davis responded to an unprecedented challenge. https://ucdav.is/4hoqiqz

"At UC Davis Health, we are grateful for the impact of our certified nurses, whose advanced expertise strengthens our ability to provide world-class, patient-centered care. Their dedication to continuous learning and excellence upholds the highest standards in health care," said Christine Williams, Chief Nursing Executive. Happy Certified Nurses Day!

Today, we celebrate #CertifiedNursesDay, recognizing the hard work and expertise of nurses who strive for excellence in their specialties through advanced certification. This day honors their ongoing efforts to expand their knowledge, refine their skills, and elevate patient care. It is an opportunity to honor their professionalism and express our deep appreciation for their essential contributions. In honor of the day, we want to recognize some of our certified nurses and highlight why they chose to earn certification, and what it means to them:

🎉 Happy Certified Nurses Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the nurses who have gone above and beyond to achieve certification—a mark of excellence that demonstrates advanced knowledge, expertise, and dedication to specialty practice. Earning certification is not easy—but it is worth it! 💙 I am incredibly proud to recognize our Nursing Professional Development (NPD) team at the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing, where we have achieved a 100% certification rate! Every one of our NPD nurses holds a specialty certification in NPD—a testament to our commitment to excellence and advocacy for lifelong learning. Beyond our team, collective efforts have made a significant impact at UC Davis Health, where an outstanding 58.7% of all RNs are certified! This achievement reflects our shared dedication to professional growth, high-quality patient care, and advancing the nursing profession. To all certified nurses—thank you for your passion, expertise, and commitment to excellence. Your hard work elevates our profession and transforms patient care every day. #UCDavisHealth #UCDavisNurses #YouBelongHere #CertifiedNursesDay #NursingExcellence #NursingProfessionalDevelopment #NPD #LifelongLearning #CenterforProfessionalPracticeofNursing #CPPN

A chief resident is an experienced resident who serves as a vital link between trainees and program leadership. However, many people do not know what goes into being a chief resident because much of their work is administrative and goes unseen during their yearlong term. Dr. Sandy Ngo Moubarek, chief resident for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, provides a glimpse into the role: https://lnkd.in/gnsAvA2b

Diane Woods, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, associate chief nursing officer and executive director for Ambulatory Care, recently received a The DAISY Foundation Nurse Leader Award for her visionary leadership and unwavering advocacy for ambulatory nursing! 🌼 From the nomination: “I would like to nominate Diane Woods for the DAISY Nurse Leaser Award. I believe Diane is the definition of a DAISY nurse for her skilled leadership and her incredible impact in the care we provide our patients daily. Diane is a fierce advocate for ambulatory nursing and has been instrumental in many of the incredible advances in nursing leadership at the clinic level. Her excitement about the specialty is contagious and is personally responsible for recruiting myself from an inpatient specialty that I never saw myself leaving into ambulatory care. She is a true visionary, creating intoxicating enthusiasm for progress in the ambulatory care areas and generates a supportive and caring environment for all her staff. Diane treats all within her team with compassion, understanding and the highest levels of mutual respect. As someone in the highest levels of leadership, she could remain in her silo when making decisions, but she has always acknowledged the strength of her team and encourages working “outside the silos. I am immensely proud and honored to nominate Diane Woods for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. In her role as Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Ambulatory, Diane has exemplified unparalleled leadership and commitment to the growth and excellence of the ambulatory care nursing profession. Her dedication has not only enhanced our organization’s capabilities but has also fostered and environment of professional development and mentorship among nurse leaders. Her vision to better integrate the Ambulatory Care Division into the UC Health System and to focus on ambulatory care nursing education is pivotal for our community’s health. Under Diane’s leadership, our ambulatory care services have expanded and improved, reflecting their innovative strategies and forward-thinking. She has been essential in successfully implementing cutting-edge clinical practices that have enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiencies. Diane has been instrumental in integrating evidence-based practices into our daily routines, significantly elevating the standard of care we deliver to our community. She acts as a mentor and example to our ambulatory care clinical nurses and continuously encourages nurses to obtain their specialty certification and perform duties at the top of their licensure. It is with great admiration that I nominate Diane Woods for this prestigious award. Her visionary leadership and dedication to nurturing the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders make her an outstanding candidate for the DAISY award.”

Edna Zamora faced the unimaginable when a dangerous pregnancy complication led to 7 emergency surgeries over several days. After the delivery of her daughter, her placenta wouldn’t stop bleeding, putting her life at risk. During her time in the hospital, Zamora's body required a uniquely large amount of blood. A significant trauma procedure can require as much as 50 units; her procedures needed 474 units in all. Thanks to the quick response of our skilled medical team, including 24 surgeons, and the critical support of blood donations, Edna and her baby survived. Today, she holds her baby girl in her arms 💙 More of her story: https://lnkd.in/giJvJnEK

Whether it be personal, professional or historical, women across the centuries have inspired us in many ways – to be brave, kind, strong, resilient, wise, rebellious, reflective, and so much more. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked for nominations of women who inspire our faculty and staff. Explore the nominations:

What’s at stake if federal #NIH research funding is cut? Here’s just one example of a life-changing breakthrough made possible by NIH grants 👀 #ALS took Casey Harrell’s ability to speak. Neuroscientists at University of California, Davis UC Davis Health developed technology that translates his brain waves and gives him his voice back. Medical research is too important to risk. Tell Congress to #saveNIHresearch at https://bit.ly/410feK0