3–5 page paper, describe the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and
strategies for overcoming bias. APA format with at least two academic peer-reviewed
journal articles published within the last 3–5 years to support your main points and
conclusions.
• Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence
patient care. (Paragraph 1)
o Reflect on how the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion has evolved during
your career.
o Discuss any significant changes, initiatives, or policies that have contributed to a
more inclusive healthcare environment.
• Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.(Paragraph 2)
o Discuss how unconscious bias can lead individuals to make assumptions about
others based on their appearance or other characteristics associated with their
identity.
o Describe the ways in which individuals may not be aware of the biases that
influence their perceptions and behaviors.
o Explain how unconscious bias may lead individuals to show preference for those
who are perceived as being similar to themselves in terms of race, gender, or other
characteristics.
o Discuss how, while often unintended, microaggressions have a negative impact on
the individuals who experience them.
• Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and how they can continue
to shape DEI practices in the future.(Paragraph 3)
o Discuss any initiatives or training programs that address unconscious bias and
microaggressions, and how they have influenced your practice.
o Explain the importance of diverse workforce and leadership.
• Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased
patient satisfaction.(Paragraph 4)
o Discuss how healthcare providers are better equipped to understand and respect
the cultural beliefs, practices, and preferences of their diverse patient population.
o Describe how an inclusive company allows patients to feel heard, understood, and
valued.
Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:
• Title page. (A separate page.)
• Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence
patient care.
• Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.
• Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and how they can continue
to shape DEI practices in the future.
• Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased
patient satisfaction.
• Conclusion. (One paragraph.)
• References. (A separate page.)
3–5 page paper, describe the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and
strategies for overcoming bias. APA format with at least two academic peer-reviewed
journal articles published within the last 3–5 years to support your main points and
conclusions.
• Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence
patient care. (Paragraph 1)
o Reflect on how the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion has evolved during
your career.
o Discuss any significant changes, initiatives, or policies that have contributed to a
more inclusive healthcare environment.
• Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.(Paragraph 2)
o Discuss how unconscious bias can lead individuals to make assumptions about
others based on their appearance or other characteristics associated with their
identity.
o Describe the ways in which individuals may not be aware of the biases that
influence their perceptions and behaviors.
o Explain how unconscious bias may lead individuals to show preference for those
who are perceived as being similar to themselves in terms of race, gender, or other
characteristics.
o Discuss how, while often unintended, microaggressions have a negative impact on
the individuals who experience them.
• Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and how they can continue
to shape DEI practices in the future.(Paragraph 3)
o Discuss any initiatives or training programs that address unconscious bias and
microaggressions, and how they have influenced your practice.
o Explain the importance of diverse workforce and leadership.
• Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased
patient satisfaction.(Paragraph 4)
o Discuss how healthcare providers are better equipped to understand and respect
the cultural beliefs, practices, and preferences of their diverse patient population.
o Describe how an inclusive company allows patients to feel heard, understood, and
valued.
Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:
• Title page. (A separate page.)
• Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence
patient care.
• Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.
• Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and how they can continue
to shape DEI practices in the future.
• Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased
patient satisfaction.
• Conclusion. (One paragraph.)
• References. (A separate page.)