Multidisciplinary team promotes health equality and access to health services for the LGTBQ community

Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) persons are frequently marginalized and stigmatized. Learn how a community hospital created an inclusive environment and reached leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality designation by working within the domains of: patient services and support, employer policy and benefits, non-discrimination and staff training, and community.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Patricia C. DeMellopine

Author Details

Patricia C. DeMellopine, MSN, RN, CNS - Behavioral Health Services, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, California, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Health, LGBTQ, Leadership

Recommended Citation

DeMellopine, Patricia C., "Multidisciplinary team promotes health equality and access to health services for the LGTBQ community" (2019). Convention. 93.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/93

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Acquisition

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