Unconscious Bias in Healthcare: How You May Be Harming Your Patient
Unconscious Bias in Healthcare: How You May Be Harming Your Patient is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Released/Updated: Sep 15, 2022
Expires: Dec 31, 2025
Activity Summary:
Unconscious bias (UB) is known to play a role in the numerous health disparities in the United States. Although its impact is challenging to measure, most agree that UB is pervasive and permeates every aspect of healthcare. However, there are strategies that can help mitigate the impact of bias on health equity. Join this session to gain foundational knowledge on UB and how to combat UB with strategies such as introspection, mindfulness, perspective-taking, diversity training, and mentorship.
Objectives:
• Define key terms for understanding a discussion on unconscious bias.
• Describe the impact of bias on patient outcomes and how it contributes to health inequity.
• Comprehend how to minimize the impact of personal biases on the care of their patients.
Topics: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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