OVERVIEW

Diversity in Medicine Matters: The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce is organized by Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS).

Original Release Date: Dec 16, 2020
Termination Date: Dec16, 2023

Course Overview
With the racial and political turmoil surrounding our culture and healthcare environment, it continues to be essential to confront longstanding healthcare disparities. Improving workforce diversity is one strategy to improve patient medical outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities. Recruiting, retaining, and sustaining a diverse racial and ethnic workforce within health care is vital for our population’s well-being.
This webinar of the MMS’ 2020 Annual Oration (recorded December 1, 2020) discusses and explores what healthcare leaders, physicians, and other healthcare professionals gain from a firm understanding of cultural competence, racism, and the need to support and retain a representative workforce to provide optimal effective care for patients from different backgrounds. Successfully building a culture of inclusion and belonging across healthcare requires commitment, accountability, and transparency at all levels of the organization.

Course Objectives:
• Describe the benefits to patients, medical staff, and employers of a diverse workplace to achieve an inclusive working environment and better health outcomes
• Address racial, cultural, system, and other barriers that may arise as your organization works towards a more diverse workplace
• Recommend actions/opportunities for all individuals to promote diversity and eliminate racism within their practice or healthcare setting