Twelve Tips for Inclusive Practice in Healthcare Settings – Lessons from the Public Health Association of Australia
Author: Dr Allison Salmon, Director, The Centre for Impact & Change
Led by Dr Brahm Marjadi, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Interest Group of the Public Health Association of Australia has recently provided an excellent set of practical tips for inclusive healthcare practice and service delivery, covering diversity aspects and intersectionality.
Our Centre values prioritise putting people at the centre – which means we prioritise inclusivity, diversity, and equitable participation, ensuring that our work reflects and respects the needs and voices of all stakeholders
We see the value of the twelve tips outlined in the paper by Marjadi and their co-authors as they are both practical and broadly applicable:
beware of assumptions and stereotypes
replace labels with appropriate terminology
use inclusive language
ensure inclusivity in the physical space
use inclusive signage
ensure appropriate communication methods
adopt a strength-based approach
ensure inclusivity in research
expand the scope of inclusive healthcare delivery
advocate for inclusivity
self-educate on diversity in all its forms
build individual and institutional commitments.
“As evidence for the importance of inclusive healthcare practices and research continues to grow, a broader view needs to be embraced beyond day-to-day service delivery. Education in diversity and inclusion for all health professions, both in basic training and continuing professional education, is paramount. At the national level, advocacy is needed to enshrine inclusive practices in health service accreditation schemes, as well as in national guidelines for health research.” Dr Marjadi et al., 2023
To read more – go to the full article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Read more
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