Diversity needed in the C-suite

In healthcare, stark statistics on the lack of diversity in the workforce are as familiar as they are troubling. As the US evolves and minority populations continue to grow, it is more essential than ever that hospitals take the lead in a collective movement to increase diversity in healthcare. Slow...

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Published in:Modern Healthcare 2007-06, Vol.37 (23), p.26
Main Author: Lofton, Kevin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chief executive officers
Clinical outcomes
Executives
Hospital administration
Hospitals
Leadership
Minority & ethnic groups
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Perceptions
Population
Teams
Workforce
Workplace diversity
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Summary:In healthcare, stark statistics on the lack of diversity in the workforce are as familiar as they are troubling. As the US evolves and minority populations continue to grow, it is more essential than ever that hospitals take the lead in a collective movement to increase diversity in healthcare. Slowly but significantly, healthcare organizations are beginning to make headway. At Catholic Health Initiatives, promoting diversity is one of the ways they live out their core value of reverence. Diversity starts at the top with hospital boards and senior leadership. Healthcare in this country is the best in the world -- but not for every citizen. But with collective action from the entire healthcare community, the author believes people can promote diversity in both perception and outcomes.
ISSN:0160-7480
1944-7647