"Equity is the absence of unfair, avoidable or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically or by other dimensions of inequality (e.g. sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation). Health is a fundamental human right. Health equity is achieved when everyone can attain their full potential for health and well-being."
Why focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? Because healthcare providers are better able to serve their communities when they better understand the needs of those communities, and because a more diverse workforce can provide those communities with better healthcare overall. "[Diversity] is associated with higher profits and a range of financial rewards including: innovation, increased productivity, improved accuracy in risk assessment and has already been associated with improved patient health outcomes." *
By using the DEI toolkit, presenters will be able to:
