DEI SharePoint
San Francisco VA Health Care System Intranet Homepage --> Business Offices --> Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A 75-page handbook that provides an overview of the San Francisco VA Health Care System's efforts in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion & health equity.
Two different programs supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at the San Francisco VA Health Care System.
What is Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
A conceptual map and spreadsheet to explain how the strategic targets of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion link to the San Francisco VA Health Care System's Strategic Plan.
What is the DEI Strategic Plan?
https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/SFC/DEI/SitePages/SFVAHCS-DEI-Strategic-Plan.aspx
A creative avenue for education and engagement with DEI-related content.
Dr. Asale Hubbard
Who is the Director of Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
"Feeling connected and included in the community."
What is the meaning of belonging?
To embrace and celebrate diversity in an inclusive community, where Veterans and employees are fully engaged and valued.
What is the mission of DEI?
Veteran Engagement and Belonging:
1. Engage key stakeholders
2. Seek information to understand experiences
3. Utilize innovation and best practices
What is Target 1 of the DEI Strategic Plan?
Oct. 4, 2022, at 12PM via All Employees Town Hall.
When is the DEI Challenge Kickoff?
V21SFCDEIAdmin@va.gov
What is the contact/email for Office of DEI?
"Promoting the representation of different groups of individuals, perspectives and experiences."
What is diversity?
Protecting employees from unlawful harassment and constructively resolving workplace disputes to sustain a high-performing organization in service to our Nation's Veterans.
What is the mission of EEO?
Employee Engagement and Belonging:
1. Harness data on organizational health
2. Engage the workforce to leverage change
3. Empower leaders via DEI education and training
What is Target 2 of the DEI Strategic Plan?
1) To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in a fun and engaging way.
2) To help make the VA a place where everyone belongs.
3) To learn more about yourself and how you impact others.
What are the goals of the DEI Challenge?
Provide consultation, training and other services to assist in strengthening diversity, enhancing equity, and fostering an inclusive environment.
Example: Provide resources and trainings/in-services re: DEI topics, such as, Implicit Bias, Recruitment and Retention of a diverse workforce, etc.
What can the Office of DEI do for your team?
"Eliminating barriers to fair treatment, access and opportunity."
What is equity.
Statutory Basis - a legally mandated program.
What is EEO.
DEI Data and Sources:
1. Identify needed data items and sources
2. Explore existing DEI data/dashboard models to develop a DEI dashboard
3. Coordinate efforts among relevant stakeholders
What is Target 3 of the DEI Strategic Plan?
1) From the SFVAHCS homepage, (San Francisco VA Health Care System Intranet Homepage --> Business Offices --> Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Click on the DEI SharePoint
2) Click on the DEI BINGO icon
3) Follow the instructions
How do you complete the DEI Challenge/play DEI BINGO?
A site to share SFVAHCS DEI initiatives (clinical, administrative & research), VACO, VHA, and VISN DEI resources, trainings, presentations, and tools.
What is the purpose of the DEI SharePoint?
"Embracing our differences in a supportive and collaborative environment."
What is inclusion?
Utilize evidence-based practices to develop a health care environment that fosters a sense of belonging for Veterans and employees.
What is the primary function of Office of DEI?
DEI Communication and Growth:
1. Increase communication
2. Create opportunities for innovation
3. Engage our community and partners
What is Target 4 of the DEI Strategic Plan?
DEI SWAG (pen, magnet, tote, bracelet, etc.)
What are some prizes staff can win by participating in the DEI Challenge?