The DEI Shift
A podcast focusing on shifting the way we think and talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical field. The title, The DEI Shift, uses a common acronym DEI (standing for diversity, equity, and inclusion) as a play on the idea of a “day shift”, the time in the hospital when the daytime teams come in, bring fresh perspectives to the issues that arose overnight, and progress patient care forward. This podcast is aimed at: 1) bringing new perspectives and a more inclusive approach to the discussions of diversity issues in healthcare, 2) shifting us away from avoidance, fatigue, and negative connotations that have become attached to these topics, and 3) transitioning these discussions from mere classroom didactics into relevant, day-to-day, organic conversation and application.
The DEI Shift
Building a Culture of Inclusion for our LGBTQ Patients
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Season 1
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Episode 8
In honor of Pride Month, we bring you an episode dedicated to fostering a more inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we have a compelling discussion with American Academy of Emergency Medicine President, Dr. Lisa Moreno-Walton and Sacramento LGBT Community Center Health Educator, Matías Castro about the simple, practical ways that individuals can help achieve this goal.
In light of the recent HHS Rule removing discrimination protections for gender queer and trans patients in healthcare, this is a powerful discussion emphasizes exactly why those protections are necessary and the responsibility we have as healthcare providers to welcome our LGBTQ community into the healthcare system.