3. economic and development opportunities for staff at all IHI Paper (pg. 17) “Provide levels.” Examples: Health care organizations should recruit, retain, and develop all staff, particularly front-line support staff, to help ensure meaningful contributions at all levels toward health equity. Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities 4. supplies and services from women- and minority-owned IHI White Paper (pg. 18) “Procure businesses.” Examples: Businesses and suppliers who have certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise Canada, Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council, etc. 5 TAKE SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO ADDRESS THE MULTIPLE DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH ON THE ORGANIZATION CAN HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT. Are there attributes that are missing in this domain? DECREASE ALL 1. Physical accessibility: buildings and design that are welcoming to all. IHI Paper - Physical Space: Buildings and FORMS OF Design ORGANIZATIONAL Examples: DISCRIMINATION Accessibility via public transportation & OPPRESSION Signs that convey clients are trusted and welcome, reflective of neighbourhood served (languages) Affordable parking Building itself easy to navigate, elevators, etc. Who is being served in newer facilities vs. older
3. “Provide economic and development opportunities for staff at all levels.” Examples: Health care organizations should recruit, retain, and develop all staff, particularly front-line support staff, to help ensure meaningful contributions at all levels toward health equity. Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities IHI Paper (pg. 17) 4. “Procure supplies and services from women- and minority-owned businesses.” Examples: Businesses and suppliers who have certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise Canada, Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council, etc. IHI White Paper (pg. 18) 5 TAKE SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO ADDRESS THE MULTIPLE DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH ON THE ORGANIZATION CAN HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT. Are there attributes that are missing in this domain? DECREASE ALL FORMS OF ORGANIZATIONAL DISCRIMINATION & OPPRESSION 1. Physical accessibility: buildings and design that are welcoming to all. Examples: Accessibility via public transportation Signs that convey clients are trusted and welcome, reflective of neighbourhood served (languages) Affordable parking Building itself easy to navigate, elevators, etc. Who is being served in newer facilities vs. older IHI Paper - Physical Space: Buildings and Design
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