Improving OUTcomes - Transformative Change in LGBTQ+ Healthcare
In-Person EventOct 19 - 20, 2018Sacramento, California, USA
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OVERVIEW
4th Annual Improving OUTcomes - Transformative Change in LGBTQ+ Healthcare is organized by UC Davis Health, UC Davis Conference and Event Services (CES) and will be held from Oct 19 - 20, 2018 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Sacramento, California, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, and other allied health care professionals interested in improving wellness and care for their LGBTQ+ patients, as well as students, trainees, and community members. This CME conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Conference Description :
This conference will focus on understanding the basic medical needs of LGBTQ+ patients, especially those who identify as transgender and/or gender nonconforming. Experts will outline steps to educate and counsel colleagues and administrators on LGBTQ+ cultural competency, encouraging systemwide progress toward health care institutions that are more welcoming for LGBTQ+ people. We’ll also increase providers’ awareness of and adherence to LGBTQ+ affirming policies and practices at UC Davis Health and beyond.
Mission :
To bring together health care and allied service providers throughout the Sacramento region to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ people and their families. We invite emerging leaders and established experts to a welcoming space to share innovative ideas, teach critical leadership skills, and form new networks with other agents of change.
Vision :
This Leadership Summit will bring together health care providers from the Greater Sacramento area to build transformational leadership and community with the common goal of culturally competent care for all LGBTQ+ people.
Conference Objectives are :
• Understand the basic medical needs of LGBTQ+ patients, especially those who identify as transgender and/or gender-nonconforming.
• Identify steps to educate and counsel colleagues and administrators on LGBTQ+ cultural competency to embed system wide progress toward more LGBTQ+ welcoming health care institutions.
• Increase providers’ awareness of and adherence to LGBTQ+ affirming policies and practices at UC Davis Health and beyond.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.