Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (Virtual)

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The document discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of Gastroenterology (GI) and the importance of improving and sustaining DEI in healthcare and the workforce. It provides definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and highlights the various dimensions of diversity in medicine. The document emphasizes the lack of diversity in GI, particularly in terms of race/ethnicity and gender, and highlights the need for change in order to create a more diverse and inclusive field. It highlights the benefits of DEI, including improved productivity, problem-solving, patient care, and research addressing healthcare disparities. Strategies for improving DEI in the workplace are discussed, such as eliminating bias in the hiring and promotion process, addressing unconscious bias, and creating a culture of allyship and celebration of diversity. The document also emphasizes the role of leadership in driving cultural change and suggests tactics like conducting disparities assessments and creating safe spaces for addressing microaggressions. It emphasizes the importance of providing training in unconscious bias and cultural competency, implementing standardized evaluation processes, and creating accountability for DEI efforts. The document concludes by emphasizing that improving diversity is a continuous journey that requires ongoing assessment, leadership commitment, and a willingness to learn and adjust.

Keywords

diversity

equity

inclusion

Gastroenterology

healthcare disparities

unconscious bias

cultural competency

leadership

safe spaces

continuous journey