Navigating Difficult Discussions About Racism, Bias, Diversity and Equity in the Healthcare Setting

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Since 2020, the world is more open to discussing issues such as racism, bias, diversity and equity. However, these conversations still remain difficult, especially when one is not prepared with the right tools. In the quest to achieve health equity for our patients, we need to have teams able to share a common vision and mission. This requires us having these difficult conversations. Join this session to gain essential knowledge that allows you to confidently lead a conversation.

Objectives

Define and understand terminology to facilitate discussions on racism, bias, diversity and equity.
Review frameworks utilized as a guide to discuss racism, bias, diversity and equity.
Apply the knowledge gleaned from the presentation in conversations about racism, bias, diversity and equity.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.