May 18, 2017
8:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Healthcare Diversity Council aims to provide a forum for dialogue and awareness. Our main goal is to assist in creating knowledge as to how to build an organizational culture and workforce that is culturally competent and inclusive.
Diversity in Healthcare: It’s time for Action
| 8:00a – 9:00a | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking |
| 9:00a – 9:05a | PADC Welcome |
| 9:05a – 9:10a | Independence Blue Cross Welcome |
| 9:10a – 9:30a | Awards Session |
| 9:30a – 10:15a | Panel Discussion |
| 10:15a – 10:30a | Break |
| 10:15a – 11:15a | Panel Discussion |
| 11:15a – 11:30a | Closing Remarks |
Diversity training can be very beneficial and is essential to any organization’s success. However, training without proper execution is futile. Cultural competence not only considers differences in the ethnicity, gender, religion, physical ability, social status, age, educational background, etc. of each individual, but also focuses on the actual application of lessons learned and skills obtained through academia, training, hands-on experiences, community outreach, employee resource groups, and daily interaction with patients and personnel.
For questions or comments please contact Lanre Ogunbufumi at [email protected].
