After over 16 years at Kaiser Permanente, Marilyn Chow, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Vice President of National Patient Care Services and Innovation, has retired.
Marilyn joined Kaiser Permanente in 2000, arriving with a wealth of health care expertise, including front line nursing, academic experience, policy work, and administration. At National Patient Care Services, she worked to enable the delivery of high-quality care. She made significant contributions to nursing through her scholarship, leadership, and civic involvement.
Marilyn Chow is widely recognized for her expertise in innovation, regulation of nursing practice, and workforce policy. Marilyn’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the role that nursing plays in Kaiser Permanente’s mission and care delivery. This is especially true where innovation and technology intersect nursing practice and compassionate care delivery.
For those of us who have been lucky enough to work with Marilyn, we know the energy, passion, and personal commitment she brings to her work. She is dedicated to improving patient safety and well-being. As a recognized leader in nursing, she inspired countless nurses to take their practice to the next level and remember the profound difference they make in patients’ lives every day.