At Mission Hospital, diversity refers to the recognition, appreciation, and use of the unique talents and contributions of all individuals.
Diversity goals are included in the Hospital's Strategic plan and senior leadership promotes a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce. Mission's definition of "cultural competence" is a set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable healthcare providers to work effectively in cross-cultural settings in achieving the business objectives for Mission Hospital.
Classes range from introductory to more intense personal reflection and awareness workshops.
Mission has a Diversity Committee that is chaired by Michael J.Carter - Diversity Officer. Contact: 828-213-5631 or Michael.Carter@msj.org.
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Diversity Course Offerings
- Is It Bias?
- Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Religion In the Workplace. These are the challenges of the 21st century workplace. Learn how to negotiate these challenges for a more welcoming and effective workplace environment.
- Age and Physical Ability We are beginning to view these diversity categories with fresh lenses. Let's explore the workplace challenges and see where we stand. In a society that at times is accused of "worshipping youth" we will surely have an interesting discussion!
- Gender and Sexual Orientation The title says it all. How are we really treating women and employees of a different sexual orientation? The challenges are real and cannot be shunned any longer.
- Out Of The Past Highlighting the struggle of the Gay Community in these United States. Told through the eyes of Kelli Peterson, a 17 year old high school student in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ms. Peterson made history by forming a Gay/Straight Alliance in her public school. Fascinating.
- An Unlikely Friendship The film explores the relationship that develops between a Civil Rights worker and a Knight of The Ku Klux Klan in 1970s Raleigh, N.C. Mixing Four Generations In The Workplace. Four the first time in history four generations are in the workplace at the same time. How do we get along
- Unnatural Causes Explores the root problem of cultural disparities in our nation. This is a 7 part series with the first segment being 60 minutes long and the other 6 coming in 30 minute segments.
- Ouch That Stereotype Hurts! How do speak with others when they have made stereotypical comments to you or others whom you care about.
- Ouch Your Silence Hurts! How our silence is perceived when we don't stand up to stereotypical comments and actions. This is Part 2 of Ouch, That Stereotype Hurts!
- The Eye of The Storm. After the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in April of 1968, a third grade teacher in an all white Christian small town, teaches her class what it feels like to be discriminated against based on physical characteristics of which one has no control.
- Drop by Drop. How micro inequities and insensitivities can destroy a workplace....drop by drop.
- Coming Out! Voices of Gay and Lesbian Teens and their families.
- Dangerous Living. Being Gay In The Developing World
- Diversity Challenges: What Would You Do?
- Dignity and Respect: Cultural Sensitivity in The Hospital Setting
- Patient Diversity: Beyond The Vital Signs: Cultural Competency and Sensitivity in the Clinical Setting
- The Color Of Fear, Part 1 and 2: Eight North American Men of Asian, European, Latino, and African American descent spend a weekend together talking about racism. Out of their struggles comes a dialogue that most of us fear but hope will happen sometime in our lives.
- The Color of Fear by 3. Homophobia and its affect on our lives.
- The Way Home Part 1 Women from various cultures in this country talk about sexism and racism. Eye opening
- The Way Home Part 2
- Martin's Lament: Race and Religion In America. Why is 11am on Sunday Morning still the most segregated hour in America.
- Race, Ethnicity, Language and Religion In The Workplace: The Title says it all
