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Quality Time Podcast - How DEI Improves Quality in Health Care - Online CE Course
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As the discourse surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has intensified and mandates to eliminate programs have taken effect, organizations grapple with the repercussions. In this episode, Arianne Dowdell, vice president and chief DEI officer at Houston Methodist, discusses how a commitment to DEI improves quality in health care — from fostering a respectful workplace to providing culturally competent care.
Expert: Arianne Dowdell, vice president and chief diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, Houston Methodist
Notable topics covered:
- Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
- Cultural competency
- Employee resource group (ERG)
- Health equity
- DEI toolkit
Bibliographic References/Further Reading
- What is DEI
- Houston Methodist Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Self-Awareness and Cultural Identity as an Effort to Reduce Bias in Medicine
- Viewpoint: Physician, Know Thyself: The Professional Culture of Medicine as a Framework for Teaching Cultural Competence
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* - Click here to register! | $20 |
Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, residents, fellows, students, administration.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Define what DEI is and what it is not.
- Define employee resource group (ERG) and appraise its value to an organization.
- Explain how a respectful workplace improves patient care quality.
- Discuss how culturally competent care improves health equity and outcomes.
Speaker
Arianne Dowdell, JD
Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Houston Methodist
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 Attendance
Registration Instructions
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* - Click here to register! | $20 |
Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.