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Thursday 9:14 CST, October 20, 2016

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Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-and Family-Centered Care: A Roadmap for Hospitals

Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-and Family-Centered Care: A Roadmap for Hospitals

This monograph was developed by The Joint Commission to inspire hospitals to integrate concepts from the communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered care fields into their organizations. Learn More
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Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community

Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community

This field guide from The Joint Commission urges U.S. hospitals to create a more welcoming, safe and inclusive environment that contributes to improved health care quality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients and their families. Learn More
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The Health Equity Forum


H&HN interviews the Co-chairs of our upcoming Health Equity Forum, co-hosted by the American Hospital Association.

Ronald Wyatt, MD, MHA
Patient Safety Officer and Medical Director
Division of Healthcare Improvement
The Joint Commission
View video interview - YouTube

M. Tomás León, MBA
President and CEO
Institute for Diversity in Health Management
American Hospital Association
View video interview - YouTube

A Personal Testimony


Dr. Wyatt's mission for Health Equity stems from a personal tragedy.
Listen to his story.

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