FAQ, Q and A and the DL on LGBTQIA: Improving Inclusivity of Care

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

A foundational discussion of the unique needs of the LGBTQIA community as a patient population. This course introduces inclusive vocabulary, communication tools and strategies to improve dialogue and patient relations with LGBTQIA patients, visitors and coworkers. The course also addresses and clarifies common misconceptions persisting in traditional healthcare curricula.

Objectives

Explain terminology used to describe different facets of the LGBTQIA community.
Identify health disparities known to occur within this population.
Illustrate techniques providers can use to foster supportive conversations with patients and visitors.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.