Survey: Nearly half of healthcare workers witness discrimination against patients
02/21/24 at 03:00 AM
Survey: Nearly half of healthcare workers witness discrimination against patients
McKnights Long-Term Care News, by Foster Stubbs; 2/20/24
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are likely to witness discrimination in their workplaces, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund and the African American Research Collaborative. This can contribute to negative health outcomes for patients as well as emotional distress for both patients and healthcare workers.
Editor's Note: What Policies and Procedures do you have in place for your hospice interdisciplinary teams, volunteers, and non-clinical staff? What diversity education and competencies do you regularly require and update?