Using inclusive language is one way to address bias in order to create a safe, positive environment for employees and clientele. A positive environment will engage both staff and the public, increasing productivity and satisfaction. Public health and health professionals will be challenged to improve their understanding of implicit bias and inclusive language to implement a more equitable workplace in this course.
Learning Objectives:
Define, recognize, and review examples of implicit bias;
Identify microaggressions and microaffirmations and examine microaggressions in the workplace;
Discuss people-first language and inclusive language and practice inclusive language for public health professionals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Continuing Education Information: 0.5 Continuing Competency Credits for CHES, and 0.75 for CPEUs.
It is estimated that over 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States; over 2.5 million of those immigrants live in California, Arizona, or Nevada. Because many are involved in essential work but do not qualify for most state or federal relief, undocumented immigrants have largely been left to fend for themselves while facing increased economic and health risks.
Managing the change process within public health organizations is important to ensure improved organizational performance. However, the change process poses formidable challenges. Managers are also facing increased pressure to respond to environmental influences and provide the necessary leadership to their organizations in the change process.
This webinar features Dr. Tricia Haynes, an expert in the area of traumatic stress, with substantial experience training mental health providers in the areas of sleep and stress recovery.