Integrating Young Talent into an Aging Healthcare Workforce
The challenge of hiring younger, qualified healthcare workers was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Four years later, it still keeps hiring managers awake at night. To them, it feels like a different kind of pandemic: one that, unless effectively addressed, will leave lasting damage to their organizations and threaten quality patient care. Healthcare workers span […]
Cultural Competency in Healthcare: Why It Matters and How to Improve on It
Patient care excellence is impossible without patient care equality. To truly reach this goal, healthcare professionals need to understand and appreciate differing cultural backgrounds, both in the individuals they care for and in the communities they serve. Cultural competence means eliminating racial, economic, religious, ethnic, and social disparities as you acknowledge the differences between your […]
Celebrating Diversity in California Healthcare Workers
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” These words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ring as true today as they did more than half a century ago when spoken by the iconic civil rights leader. As Autism Awareness Month is observed this month, […]
Advancing DEI in California Allied Healthcare Staffing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are fundamental principles that drive progress and innovation in every aspect of society, including healthcare staffing. In California, where diversity thrives, it’s essential to prioritize DEI initiatives to ensure fair representation, foster inclusivity, and promote equal opportunities within the allied healthcare workforce. By embracing DEI principles, California’s healthcare organizations can […]