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Module 7: Optimizing Health Systems in LTC

Module 7: Optimizing Health Systems in LTC 170 7.2.1 EDI initiatives in the LTC Setting Negative outcomes with lack of EDI: - Increased staff turnover and decreased productivity - Decreased wellbeing and mental health - Poor patient health outcomes - Health inequities - Increased racism and discrimination - Increased social isolation Barriers to implementation and integration of EDI principles in the LTC setting: - Lack of awareness and experience working within diversity - Unconscious biases and lack of recognition - Language barriers - Generational diversity - Lack of inclusive language - Lack of engagement of members from diverse groups - Lack of diverse cultural food options - Lack of resources[1] EDI initiatives in the LTC setting: - Residents, staff, and visitors are exposed to diversity and the principles of EDI by building awareness – posters, activities, celebrations - Approaches to facilitate change within LTC organizations - Education – ongoing learning opportunities for staff and residents - Offering foods that are specific to an individual’s culture - Zero tolerance for racism and discrimination – policy and procedure development - Staff, visitors, and residents are encouraged to reflect and recognize unconscious biases and how these unconscious biases have impacted their relationships with others from different backgrounds (we all have them) - Al-Manaihil, 2022 ↵
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