The Inclusive OR: Roles and Goals for Creating a Diverse Team, Presented by Whitman Partners

Despite recent strides made in equity hiring, representation of BIPOC nurses (Black, indigenous, people of color) still lags in the healthcare industry, particularly in the OR. This panel discussion with current BIPOC leaders, hiring executives, and executive recruiters will discuss the unique challenges faced by minority candidates, the benefits of a more inclusive team, and how to set hiring policies, goals, and action plans that will make your facility more diverse, dynamic, and effective. We will also explore how mentoring, career recognition, and opportunities for BIPOC leaders to share their perspectives can serve the local community, perioperative industry, and individual patient experience in many ways.

After this session you'll be able to: 

• Identify how racism and racial stereotyping manifest in the OR. 
• Discuss how to create a culture of inclusion when there are only a few BIPOC nurses in your OR. 
• Describe how to determine, construct, and implement diversity hiring goals and objectives for your organization. 
• Discuss current legislation that addresses justice.