SCCM Resource Library-Me? Biased? The Development and Management of Unconscious Bias in Us All

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Video Summary

In this video, three speakers discuss the topic of unconscious bias in various aspects of healthcare. Dr. Roshni Sridharan, an anesthesiologist intensivist, talks about the implementation of unbiased training in critical care leadership. She emphasizes the importance of being aware of personal biases and challenges stereotypes. Dr. Veena Satyapriya, an assistant professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine, focuses on ways to recognize unconscious bias in healthcare. She explains how implicit biases can impact patient care and outcomes, and the need to mitigate them. Dr. Anne Thompson, vice dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, addresses strategies to mitigate unconscious bias. She highlights the importance of personal efforts, such as recognizing and accepting bias, as well as institutional actions, including improving diversity in search committees and providing support for underrepresented groups. She also suggests educational initiatives, such as microaggression awareness and bystander interventions. The overall message is that recognizing and addressing unconscious bias is crucial for creating an inclusive and equitable healthcare environment.

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Professional Development and Education, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Define implicit bias and describe its impact in academic medicine and critical care
Describe tools that can be used to recognize implicit bias and mitigate its impact in recruiting a diverse and talented pool of critical care professionals
Explore resources clinicians can use to mitigate the impact of bias in the clinical realm

Implementation of Unbias Training for Critical Care Leadership
Roshni S. Sreedharan

Looking in the Mirror: How to Recognize Unconscious Bias
Sree V. Satyapriya

Through the Looking Glass: How to Mitigate Unconscious Bias
Ann E. Thompson

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Introduction to the ICU

Membership Level Select

Tag Communication

Tag Team Leadership

Year 2021

Keywords

unconscious bias

healthcare

critical care leadership

implicit biases

patient care

diversity

support for underrepresented groups

inclusive healthcare

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