Week 3: Creating an Affirming Environment for SGM Patients

This week, after building an understanding of bias and how it can impact our interactions, we will discuss tangible ways to cultivate a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ patients. Strategies will primarily be explored through a case study on Mount Sinai Hospital System’s initiatives in this realm.

Target Audience

  • Explain how implicit bias works

  • Identify administrative policies and procedures for affirming SGM care

  • Identify resources to create a welcoming environment for SGM patients

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.00 Completion
  • 1.00 Certified Health Education Specialist/Master Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®/MCHES®)
  • 1.25 NASW
  • 1.25 Nursing CEU
Course opens: 
04/01/2021
Course expires: 
03/01/2023
Part of: 
Together, Equitable, Accessible, Meaningful Cancer Care for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients (TEAM SGM)
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Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.00 Completion
  • 1.00 Certified Health Education Specialist/Master Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®/MCHES®)
  • 1.25 NASW
  • 1.25 Nursing CEU
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