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Role of DEI in Healthcare

In a 3–5 page paper, describe the role of diversity, equity, and

inclusion in healthcare and strategies for overcoming bias.

This assessment is an opportunity for you to analyze and have a

better understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and

the importance of recognizing unconscious bias and

microaggressions in the field of healthcare.

 

 

Your insights and

reflections are valued, so feel free to draw from your own

experiences to provide depth to your paper. In addition to the

suggested readings, use the Capella library to locate at least two

academic peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last

3–5 years to support your main points and conclusions.

Role of DEI in Healthcare

• Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is

continuing to influence patient care.,

◦ Reflect on how the concept of diversity equity and

inclusion has evolved during your career.,

◦ Discuss any significant changes initiatives or policies

that have contributed to a more inclusive healthcare

environment.,

• Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.,

◦ Discuss how unconscious bias can lead individuals to

make assumptions about others based on their

appearance or other characteristics associated with

their identity.,

◦ Describe the ways in which individuals may not be

aware of the biases that influence their perceptions and

behaviors.,

◦ Explain how unconscious bias may lead individuals to

show preference for those who are perceived as being

similar to themselves in terms of race, gender, or other

characteristics.

◦ Discuss how, while often unintended,

microaggressions have a negative impact on the

individuals who experience them.

• Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and

how they can continue to shape DEI practices in the future.

◦ Discuss any initiatives or training programs that

address unconscious bias and microaggressions, and

how they have influenced your practice.

◦ Explain the importance of diverse workforce and

leadership.

Role of DEI in Healthcare

• Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health

outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.

◦ Discuss how healthcare providers are better equipped

to understand and respect the cultural beliefs,

practices, and preferences of their diverse patient

population.

◦ Describe how an inclusive company allows patients to

feel heard, understood, and valued.

Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:

• Title page. (A separate page.)
• Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is

continuing to influence patient care.

• Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.
• Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and

how they can continue to shape DEI practices in the future.

• Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health

outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.

• Conclusion. (One paragraph.)
• References. (A separate page.)

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Length: Include at least 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages,

in addition to the title page and reference page.

• Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Writing: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage,

spelling, and mechanical errors.

• Sources: Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly

sources, evidence, and citation style.

• References: Use at least two scholarly or academic peerreviewed journal articles and three in-text citations within

the paper. Visit the Evidence and APA page if needed. Use

scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles

published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.

Visit BSN Program Library Research Guide for help with

research.

Role of DEI in Healthcare

• Academic Honesty: Submit a draft of your assessment to

Turnitin and make any necessary changes before you

submit it to your instructor for grading.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will

demonstrate your proficiency in the following course

competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 4: Describe strategies for overcoming biases in

healthcare settings.

◦ Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it

is continuing to influence patient care.

◦ Explain how unconscious bias leads to

microaggressions.

◦ Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare

and how they can continue to shape DEI practices in

the future.

Role of DEI in Healthcare

◦ Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved

health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.

• Competency 5: Write for a specific audience, in an

appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella

writing standards.

◦ Produce text with minimal grammatical, usage,

spelling, and mechanical errors.

◦ Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources,

evidence, and citation style.