November 20, 2024
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
Canada/Eastern timezone

Title: "Promoting Inclusion and Diversity: Enhancing Healthcare and Falls Prevention"

Nov 20, 2024, 3:15 PM
7m
Regency B

Regency B

Rapid Oral (7 min) Using BPSO to advance equity, diversity and inclusion Knowledge exchange sessions (block 9)

Speaker

Taleen Encarnacao (Lakeridge Health Corporation)

Description

This project explores the vital intersection of inclusion, diversity, equality, accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA) within the context of healthcare, focusing on falls prevention initiatives. By integrating IDEAA principles into healthcare practices, we aim to create a more equitable and accessible environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

The project highlights the importance of embracing diversity in healthcare settings, including considerations for cultural competence, language access, and inclusivity in care delivery. It also addresses the significance of anti-racism efforts in combating systemic inequalities and promoting fair treatment for all individuals.

Additionally, this project will showcase the integration of IDEAA principles in falls prevention, highlighting the collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders. It will emphasize the importance of cultural competence, language access, and anti-racism in creating inclusive healthcare environments. By promoting awareness, dialogue, and action, the project aims to foster a healthcare system that values and prioritizes inclusion, diversity, equality, accessibility, and anti-racism, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and a more supportive workplace culture.

This alignment with the Leading Change Toolkit ensures that the project not only achieves its immediate objectives but also contributes to a broader culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement in healthcare.

Keywords

Diversity, Inclusion, Falls Prevention

What RNAO BPG or tool/toolkit is this work related to:

Change Leadership Toolkit and Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls BPG

Author(s) Credentials and Title

RN, BScN, MN

Organization Name Lakeridge Health Hospital

Primary author

Taleen Encarnacao (Lakeridge Health Corporation)

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