Statistics
According to the APTA, what percentage of PTs are White?
84%
What is One Way we discussed to improve patient outcomes?
Bonus: What Act applies to this?
Patients who receive care from members of their own ethnic or racial background often have better outcomes.
Bonus Answer: The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act
What is a way we discussed to improve patient outcomes?
Presenting the importance of education, preventative care, physical activity, and nutrition from an early age encourages adolescents in the community to seek out careers in healthcare, diversifying the field and increasing access for all.
According to the APTA, what percentage of PTs are Hispanic/Latino?
3.5%
TRUE or FALSE: The APTA does NOT support the passing of these acts?"
TRUE...Kidding False
Name 3 social determinants of health that can affect patient outcomes.
Lack of Acess to Healthcare, Lack of Education, Low socioeconomic status, and Lack of Transportation.
According to the APTA, what percentage of PTs are Black?
2.5%
When was The Prevent Pandemic Act introduced?
Introduced to the Senate on 3/10/2022
What is something we as PTs can do to be advocates for our patients and communities?
Good Answer!
According to the APTA, what percentage of PTs are Asian?
6.9%
What is the goal of the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act?
The Department of Health and Human Services provides grants to accredited education programs to diversify professions.
What is the name of the person we interviewed?
David R. Williams