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Nurses witness racial injustice at work but are not trained on how to call it out.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024

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That Seems Racist…

Racism is a public health problem. The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the health inequities experienced by racial and ethnic minorities. Nurses witness racial injustice at work but are not trained on how to call it out.Β Β 


Try these strategies to speak out against racism in healthcare settings:

  • Be ready: Have something prepared to say. Try open-ended questions - β€œWhy do you say that?” β€œHow did you develop that belief?” 

  • Identify it: Identifying the behavior can help others realize what they’re saying - β€œYou seem to be generalizing that _______. Is that what I hear you saying?” 

  • Set boundaries: Set limits on what people can say - β€œThe hospital is not a place where we tolerate prejudice. Do not make those comments here.”

  • Find or be an ally: Find like-minded people, seek their support, and do the same for others.Β 

Change is slow. Keep going: While change in healthcare can be glacially slow, it’s important to continue to speak up and be an ally as we wait for the culture to shift.

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