Describe the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and strategies for overcoming bias. APA format with at least two academic peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last 3–5 years to support your main points and conclusions.
• Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence patient care. (Paragraph 1)
o Reflect on how the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion has evolved during your career.
o Discuss any significant changes, initiatives, or policies that have contributed to a more inclusive healthcare environment.
• Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.(Paragraph 2) o Discuss how unconscious bias can lead individuals to make assumptions about
others based on their appearance or other characteristics associated with their identity.
o Describe the ways in which individuals may not be aware of the biases that influence their perceptions and behaviors.
o 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.
o 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.(Paragraph 3)
o Discuss any initiatives or training programs that address unconscious bias and microaggressions, and how they have influenced your practice.
o Explain the importance of diverse workforce and leadership. • Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased
patient satisfaction.(Paragraph 4) o Discuss how healthcare providers are better equipped to understand and respect
the cultural beliefs, practices, and preferences of their diverse patient population. o 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.)