Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Improving Healthcare Through a Systems Transformation Approach

SCAHRM would like to thank Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith for their generosity in sponsoring this incredible educational event

Description of Program

This esteemed panel of experts will discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare through the lens of systems transformation and quality improvement. The panelists will discuss various strategies to identify and eliminate systemic biases that result in disparities in outcomes among specific patient populations, as well as systemic and interpersonal biases impacting providers and staff. The presentation will include an overview of recent changes to federal and state laws and regulations, followed by a Q&A session. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the panelists and network with colleagues during a reception immediately following the event.

Speakers

Mikel Whittier:

Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the UCLA Health System. Mikel focuses on quality improvement and systems transformation to enhance access to quality, affordable care for marginalized demographics.

Christopher Campbell:

University Counsel in USC’s Office of the General Counsel. Chris advises the health system on a variety of healthcare issues, including litigation, risk management, compliance, regulatory, employment, government investigations, insurance, medical staff, managed care, and transactional matters.

Pamela S. Hamilton:

Vice President of Risk Management for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Pamela oversees enterprise risk management activities for a complex academic medical center and health system, including hospitals and outpatient clinics.

Yesenia Curiel:

Director of Cultural and Linguistic Competency and Associate Vice President of Behavioral Health and Crisis Intervention Services at AltaMed Health Services. Yesenia has developed curriculum and expanded professional development to enhance staff understanding and awareness regarding health equity and the impact of vicarious trauma.

Event Details

Location:

Omni Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, Hershey/Crocker Room

251 S. Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

 Thursday, August 15, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Cost:

Members: $50

Non-members: $75

Registration is limited and includes post-event networking reception with appetizers and 2 drink tickets per person (cash bar available for additional purchases). Complimentary on-site valet parking (a $45.00 value), no self-parking available.

No refunds are given for cancellation or non-attendance.  If you have registered but are unable to attend, please contact SCAHRM at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event.

Continuing Education Credit

SCAHRM is approved as an MCLE Multiple Activity Provider by the California State Bar and a Continuing Education Provider by the California Board of Nursing.

This activity is approved for 1.0 MCLE credit hours and fulfills the elimination of bias requirement.

This activity will qualify for 1.0 BRN contact hours and will satisfy BRN continuing education requirements in implicit bias (B&P § 2811.5(g))

This event has been approved for 1.0 ASHRM CEUs.

CA BAR MCLE MAP #: 18946; CA BRN CEP #:10552