Examining Our Wiring: A Closer Look at Implicit Biases and How They Impact the Care We Provide
Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can influence decision-making, communication, and patient care. By exploring the impact of implicit biases on clinical outcomes and fostering self-awareness, this course aims to empower nurses to create a more equitable and patient-centered healthcare environment. Participants will be equipped with the tools and insights needed to identify and mitigate implicit biases in their nursing practice. The goal is to foster a healthcare environment that is culturally competent, inclusive, and dedicated to providing equitable care to all patients, regardless of their background or identity.
Learning Objectives
- Define implicit bias.
- Discuss the science behind unconscious associations.
- Develop self-awareness by identifying and acknowledging personal biases that may exist.
- Discuss personal biases’ potential impact on clinical judgment, communication, and patient care.
- Appreciate how implicit biases may contribute to health disparities and influence the quality of care provided to individuals from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of equitable healthcare practices.
- Examine the intersectionality of biases related to race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and other factors, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of patients' unique experiences.
- Describe communication skills that support nurses in navigating challenging situations and building rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and improving overall patient-provider relationships.
- Discuss strategies used to mitigate the impact of implicit bias on clinical decision-making processes, ensuring fair and unbiased care delivery.
- Synthesize inclusive practices and policies within healthcare settings to create environments that value diversity, inclusivity, and equitable access to healthcare services.
- Examine the cultural identity of various ethnic and racial groups.
- Apply knowledge of implicit bias in various clinical situations, promoting critical thinking and self-reflection.
- Appreciate the importance of ongoing continuous professional development and self-reflection in creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement in addressing implicit bias within the nursing profession.
Course Outcome
Participants will walk away with practical tools and insights to enhance their self-awareness of as well as mitigate their implicit biases, ultimately decreasing health disparities and improving the quality of care and patient outcomes in today's diverse healthcare settings.
Completion Criteria
The following are required before successfully earning 2.0 contact hours.
- View 100% of the recorded presentation.
- A completed course evaluation must be submitted before receiving contact hours.
Refunds are not available. All sales are final; CCI does not accept returns or provide refunds.
This program has been approved for 2 contact hours by CCI, 400 Inverness Pkwy, Suite 265, Englewood, CO 80112. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15613, for 2 contact hours.