Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal
Importance of Inclusivity in a Medical Practice
In an era where medical practices pay more attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion, inclusion remains the most difficult metric to track. This article defines DEI, explains its importance, and offers suggestions for implementing an inclusive practice.
July/August 2023 Vol. 1, No. 3 pp. 132–135 DOI: 10.55834/halmj.6224738905
Abstract
The healthcare profession has a unique opportunity to make a greater impact because it directly affects a broad set of patient health outcomes and quality of life. Medical practices have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts for their employees and to better serve patients and their families. DEI has been a recent focus for many businesses and organizations, including healthcare. Unfortunately, the healthcare industry is falling short in ensuring DEI for healthcare workers and patients. This article defines DEI, explains its importance, and offers suggestions for implementing an inclusive practice.
