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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

Healthcare organizations have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only for their employees, but also to better serve patients and their families. The Current State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare. Health disparities related to diverse populations.

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Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. LoPresti, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dr. LoPresti received training at the Women’s Stress Disorders Treatment Team at VA Boston Healthcare Systems during her pre-doctoral internship and engaged in the Women’s Health Fellowship as a part of the Women’s Health Sciences Division at the National Center for PTSD. It was a great honor and pleasure to interview her.

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

This research interest coincides with her position as the founder and director of the SHINE (Strengthening Health through Innovation and Engagement) Research Program. Turner Early Career Award for Distinguished Contribution to Diversity Research in Clinical Psychology, the 2019 Melba J. We have to find a balance.

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Make a difference: how we can help older people cope with depression

Social Care

The topics in the videos would be explored in greater depth in a podcast series, offering a more personal touch, featuring interviews with both professionals and older individuals sharing their journeys. We engaged with the NHS England’s Older People’s Sounding Board through interviews and discussions."

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Social work leaders must take action to embed anti-racist practice, conference told

Community Care

What have exit interviews been telling you about those that have left?” How diverse are your recruitment panels and conferences? , Kerr asked participants. Are your Black and global majority workforce on performance and capability measures? Are they on leave and how does that compare to white staff? “It’s had a massive impact.

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Social work leaders come together to tackle mounting workforce issues

Community Care

Need for whole-profession response In an interview with Community Care, Social Work England’s executive director of strategy, policy and engagement, Sarah Blackmore, said the point of the new group was to look at the issues facing the workforce strategically, and across the whole profession, in order to develop sustainable solutions.

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Two Ways to Decolonize a Social Work Research Course

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Both of these lesson plans align with the following social work competencies from the Council on Social Work Education : From 2015 EPAS – Competency 4 – Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice From 2022 EPAS – Competency 3 – Engage Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Practicea.