Defining DEI
This term refers to the differences in race, gender, and culture among individuals.
What is Diversity
This type of language emphasizes the individual’s humanity before their medical diagnosis.
What is person-first language?
These are subtle, often unintentional, harmful comments or actions that damage trust.
What are microaggressions?
These barriers often lead to medication errors and poor treatment adherence.
What are language barriers?
This concept ensures fair access to care and opportunities based on individual needs rather than giving everyone the exact same thing.
What is Equity.
Instead of saying "Diabetic patient," a nurse practicing inclusive language should use this phrase.
What is "Person with diabetes"?
This type of cognitive bias occurs when a nurse recognizes only the first diagnosis and ignores other signs and symptoms.
What is anchoring bias?
Patients often withhold information from healthcare providers due to this specific fear.
What is the fear of judgment?
This practice makes all individuals feel valued and respected within an organizational culture.
What is Inclusion?
According to Esposito and Sollazzo (2024), this specific factor directly impacts clinical decision-making and outcomes.
What is language?
Avoiding eye contact or remaining further away from patients of certain backgrounds are examples of this type of microaggression.
What is a non-verbal microaggression?
This was identified by the AAACN study as a major need to bridge the disconnect between DEI belief and implementation.
What is education and awareness?
In the AAACN survey, this percentage of nurses identified DEI as "very" or "extremely" important.
What is 81%?
Using these types of names (e.g., "honey" or "sweetie") when speaking to elderly patients can be a patronizing verbal microaggression.
What are pet names or terms of endearment?
This cognitive bias involves only seeing the symptoms you expect to see.
What is confirmation bias?
This practical nursing intervention involves asking the patient to explain back the information provided to ensure understanding.
What is the teach-back method?
Research shows that organizations prioritizing DEI initiatives see improved patient outcomes and better performance in this specific area.
What is financial performance?
This inclusive term should be used instead of "handicapped parking" or "disabled-friendly technology"
What is "accessible" (parking/technology)?
Assuming a patient is exhibiting drug-seeking behavior based solely on their appearance is an example of this.
What is stereotyping (or non-verbal microaggression)?
Name two of the five barriers to DEI identified in your presentation (e.g., lack of leadership diversity, time constraints).
What are limited education/training, lack of leadership diversity, unclear priorities, time constraints, or resistance to change?
When a patient refuses treatment due to cultural beliefs, the nurse must do these four things to maintain professional and ethical standards.
What are: Listen to the patient, respect the decision, document the refusal, and explore other options?