Trainings Focus on LGBT Health
Help OHSU to continue the important work of enhancing service and patient care to the LGBT community. OHSU’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion, in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign, will offer three separate LGBT live webinar trainings in June 2014.
OHSU was recognized in 2011, 2012 and 2013 as a "Leader in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign. The Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) rates healthcare facilities on their policies related to LGBT healthcare equality. Trainings are open to all OHSU students, staff and faculty. RSVP to Michelle Singer, singerm@ohsu.edu (503 418-2199) or sign up via TrainingForce via the links below.
Your LGBT Patients: An Introduction
This 60-minute unique webinar for non-managerial employees covers these key topics:
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Background about LGBT patients, essential to providing good care;
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LGBT patients’ healthcare experiences and concerns, often surprising even to long-term employees;
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How to relate comfortably, knowledge ably and sensitively to LGBT patients, using down-to-earth tips for providing optimal care.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
9:30-10:30am sign up
12:30-1:30pm sign up
Both sessions will be held at Kohler Pavilion14000D
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
9:30-10:30am
Two consecutive sessions:
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
12:30-1:30pm sign up
Old Library Auditorium
LGBT Patient-Centered Care: An Executive Briefing
This highly engaging and informative 90-minute live webinar equips senior healthcare managers with the information they need to ensure that their organizations provide optimal care for LGBT patients and are in full compliance with CMS and Joint Commission requirements. The webinar also highlights best practices, used by healthcare organizations nationwide to minimize risk and maximize quality, safety, and satisfaction.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
12-1:30pm sign up
Biomedical Research Bldg Rm 703
Thursday, June 12, 2014
12-1:30pm sign up
Biomedical Research Bldg Rm 703
Transgender Patients: Organizational Best Practices
This 60-minute webinar is ideal for staff members who want to learn more about how their organizations can better serve transgender patients. Please note, however, that it focuses on organizational practices, not clinical information.
Friday, June 6, 2014
12:30-1:30pm
Two consecutive sessions: