In this unit, you have learned various theoretical backgrounds to diversity management and the importance and benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion to the overall healthcare workforce. Now, it’s time to take what you’ve learned and apply it to the specific healthcare sector of your choice. You may wish to consider the health sector in which you currently work or would like to work. Examples of the healthcare workforce include, but are not limited to the following: behavioral or mental health, geriatrics, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health IT, public health, oral health, community health workers, EMT, etc.
Develop a 10-12 page PowerPoint presentation on how DEI benefits any healthcare workforce sector of your choice (not including the title slide and the references slide). In addition, identify 2-3 diversity management theories or approaches that undergird the importance of DEI benefits in the healthcare workforce sector you’ve identified.
Assignment Directions:
Student demonstrates the ability to accurately discuss most of the following concepts: diversity, equity, inclusion, microaggressions, and patient-centeredness.
Student demonstrates the ability to discuss 3-4 benefits of DEI to the healthcare workforce sector of their choice.
Student includes at least 4 APA references, in-text citations, and other APA professional writing standards.
Use visually appealing imagery, graphics, and style.
Be mindful of those with disabilities (e.g., font size, colors, font style, etc.), 508 compliance, and ADA requirements.
Include speaker’s notes for additional details.
