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title: COVID-19 Racial Health Disparities, Improving Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare with CLAS, and more
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| Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. HOME   JOBS EMPLOYERS   BLOG   Featured Jobs CMA/CNA/Med Tech/Caregiver- Legend Senior Living- Dallas, TX RN- Critical Care- Summa Health Systems- Barberton, OH Clinical Nurse Manager- UCLA HEALTH- Los Angeles, CA Registered Nurse- Veterans Health Administration- Anderson, SC RN Supervisor- Eskenazi Health- Indianapolis Nursing Supervisor- HonorHealth- Phoenix, AZ                                                                                                               COVID-19 Racial Health Disparities COVID-19 has shone a light on how systemic racism plays a role in health disparities among Black people.  According to Scientific American, the overall death rate from COVID-19 is 2.4 times greater for African Americans than it is for white people.  Camara Phyllis Jones, an Epidemiologist who recently served as president of the American Public Health Association said, “People of color right now are more likely to be infected, and we’re more likely to die. What we’re seeing here is the direct result of racism.” Hypertension, obesity, diabetes and other risk factors for severe coronavirus complications, are more prevalent in minority populations. Click Here To Finish Article                                                                                                             Improving Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare with CLAS Health systems are working to increase the Diversity of their leadership team, board and staff. Each hospital’s workforce should represent the diverse populations of the community they serve. Many hospital teams are building a culture of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) to better engage all employees and provide high-quality, equitable care for all patients. Part of building a culture that is mindful of D&I is being aware of the National CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) Standards. As stated in the case for National CLAS Standards “Culturally and linguistically appropriate services are increasingly recognized as effective in improving the quality of care and services. By providing a structure to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services, the National CLAS Standards will improve an organization’s ability to address health care disparities.” Continue Reading Article                                                                                                               Our employers are committed to Diversity & Inclusion in their workforce. They understand the collaboration of different cultures, ideas, and perspectives is an organizational asset that brings forth greater collaboration, creativity and innovation, which leads to better patient care. Here you’ll find Nursing positions at ALL levels of Education and Experience across the country.       What is Diversitynursing.com? DiversityNursing.com is a Career Job Board, Community and Information Resource for all Nurses regardless of age, race, gender identity, religion, education, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or physical characteristics. Please contact Pat Magrath, National Sales Director at 781-248-3446 or pmagrath@diversitynursing.com for Advertising information.       HERE'S THE SOCIAL BUZZ Our social media communities are fun, informative and active places to visit. From engaging photos and emotional stories to profiles on courageous nurses, you'll find a little something for everyone. Stop by, follow us and engage. We know you have something to offer!!             DiversityNursing.com   120 East Fourth Street    Tulsa,  OK      United States You received this email because you are subscribed to Marketing Information from DiversityNursing.com. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails  |
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