SCCM Resource Library-Leading by Example: Leaders and Organizations Working to Combat Health Disparities

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The document titled "CriticalConnections WINTER 2022" addresses innovative efforts by healthcare and community leaders to tackle healthcare disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among racial and ethnic minorities. These disparities arose partly due to healthcare access limitations, widespread distrust, and literacy issues, worsened by misinformation and disinformation. Prominent figures and organizations have emerged to combat these challenges, showcasing effective strategies.<br /><br />Dr. Torian Easterling, the first deputy commissioner and chief equity officer for the New York City Department of Health, has been proactive in engaging the public through multiple platforms to bridge the healthcare literacy gap. Similarly, the Dalio Center for Health Justice, led by Dr. Julia Iyasere, focuses on understanding and alleviating health inequities.<br /><br />At Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Aluko Hope's CORE clinic offers support for post-ICU patients, addressing systemic racism and health inequities through community discussions. Meanwhile, Dr. Ramon E. Gist's involvement in the Kings Against Violence Initiative demonstrates how credible figures can influence vaccine acceptance by engaging with communities in culturally competent ways.<br /><br />In San Diego, Samantha Gambles Farr and the Black Nurses Association have conducted vaccination clinics in underserved areas, achieving significant vaccination uptake despite initial hesitancy.<br /><br />The document underscores how effectively engaging with minority communities through trusted leaders and culturally tailored initiatives can foster trust and improve healthcare outcomes. It stresses the importance of involving diverse voices in shaping healthcare narratives and practices to achieve equity, noting that such relationships are key to improving health literacy and combating longstanding disparities.

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Professional Development and Education, 2022, 00:10:50

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This article was first published in the Winter 2022 issue of Critical Connections. In populations hardest hit by COVID-19, innovative healthcare and community professionals created paradigm shifts to battle healthcare access limitations, distrust of the healthcare system, and healthcare literacy disparities in the new age of physical distancing. Here we identify some best practices and examples of organizations and healthcare leaders working to mitigate barriers to quality care for racial and ethnic minorities. Critical Connections, the critical care industry's only newsmagazine, provides information on cutting-edge topics in critical care useful to the entire multiprofessional team. Authors: Samantha Gambles Farr, MSN, FNP-C, CCRN, RNFA Nadia Ferguson, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Ramon E. Gist, MD, FAAP

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Content Type Article

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Year 2022

Keywords

healthcare disparities

COVID-19 pandemic

racial minorities

health literacy

misinformation

Dr. Torian Easterling

Dalio Center for Health Justice

Montefiore Medical Center

vaccine acceptance

community engagement

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