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Tackling Implicit Bias in Health Care
Implicit and explicit biases are among many factors that contribute to disparities in health and health care.1 Explicit biases, the attitudes and assumptions that we acknowledge as part of our personal belief systems, can be assessed directly by means of self-report. Explicit, overtly racist, sexist, and homophobic attitudes often underpin discriminatory actions. Implicit biases, by …
SSM adds implicit bias training to reduce health disparities for new mothers
MADISON (WKOW) — New training at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital is aiming to help mothers deliver healthier babies. Implicit bias training is now mandatory for employees working in birthing suites and postpartum care at the hospital in Madison. A 2019 report found babies born to Black mothers in Dane County are twice as likely …
Talking about implicit bias helps break down walls | LMH Health
Jessica Brewer, LMH Health Earlier this month, Dr. Jabraan Pasha joined LMH Health for a second time to share his workshop “Unlocking Implicit Bias.” Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. It is developed over the course of a lifetime and can be …
