While some gains have been made in regards to increasing diversity in the field of health care management, recent studies continue to suggest that there is still ample room for improvement. With recent changes to our National Health Care System as well as the changing demographics in our country. There is an urgent need to understand the importance of healthcare organizations providing a culturally competent framework to serve such a diverse population. The Healthcare Diversity Council aims to provide a forum for dialogue and awareness. Our main goal is to assist in creating knowledge as to how to build an organizational culture and workforce that is culturally competent and inclusive. It is our vision to begin the transformation that will drive organizations to become culturally competent as they contribute to eliminate health disparities.
The Council is multi-functional and works closely with its members to:
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View the 2014 Healthcare Diversity Summit
“Transformational Diversity in Healthcare”
Thursday, November 12, 2015
CVS
9501 E. Shea Blvd.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
CVS Driving Directions
101 Freeway to Shea Blvd. East on Shea, South on 96th Street, immediately
enter first driveway for visitor parking lot. Parking is FREE.
CVS
8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking |
9:00 a.m. — 9:05 a.m. | Advisory Board Welcome |
9:05 a.m. — 9:10 a.m. | Host Welcome |
9:10 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. | Featured Speaker |
10:00 a.m. — 10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
10:15 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. | Sponsor Acknowledgement and Closing Remarks |
Many Faces: Addressing Diversity in Healthcare
Diversity. It is a word that means something different to each and every person. The changing demographics and economics of our growing multicultural world and the long-standing disparities in the health status of people from culturally diverse backgrounds have challenged health care providers and organizations to consider cultural diversity as a priority. However, healthcare providers must realize that addressing cultural diversity goes beyond knowing the values, beliefs, practices and customs of African Americans, Asians, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans/Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders. In addition to racial classification and national origin, there are many other faces of cultural diversity. Religious affiliation, language, physical size, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (both physical and mental), political orientation, socio-economic status, occupational status and geographical location are but a few of the faces of diversity.
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