Caring for Our Communities with Cultural Humility - Episode 3

Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 8:00 AM - Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:59 PM

 Topics for the Vital Signs podcast will include Sentara safety and quality initiatives that focus on improving patient care at Sentara facilities. Our faculty will be discussing the most recent developments in health care, and discussing best practices across the system. 

To Claim Credit for listening to this episode:

1. Click here and enter 13718 as the Activity ID (number). 

2. Then go to the MY CME tab and complete the evaluation.

3. Credit hours will be reflected on your transcript, or you may download your certificate.

1. Identify at least three health disparities that affect LGBTQ+ communities.
2. Describe the challenges/barriers that LGBTQ+ patients face when navigating the healthcare system.
3. Implement two actions that may be taken to develop trust and improve relationships with patients that identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.75 hours)

Sentara Health is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Sentara Healthcare designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accessibility Statement
 
Sentara Healthcare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Copyright Information: 

Music: Phoenix Rising https://www.purple-planet.com

Bibliography/References: 

National LGBT Health Education Center Best Practices:  TFIE-Best-Practices-for-Frontline-Health-Care-Staff-Publication Transgender Gender Diverse.pdf

Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence Introductory Video - YouTube

Sentara Policies and Procedures
LGBTQ Patients:  Access Guidelines for Quality Care:  Policy: (sentara.com)
LGBTQ Patients – Access Guidelines for Quality Care - Transgender Policy: (sentara.com)
Notification of Patient Rights and Responsibilities – Notice of Nondiscrimination (sentara.com)
SOGI Resources - WaveNet | We improve health everyday. (sentara.com)

Support for Patients and their Families
Trevor Project:  The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives
PFLAG:  PFLAG |
Family Acceptance Project:  Family Acceptance Project ® | (sfsu.edu)

Training, Resources, and Clinical Guidance
National LGBT Health Education Center Best Practices: TFIE-Best-Practices-for-Frontline-Health-Care-Staff-Publication Transgender Gender Diverse.pdf
National LGBT Health Education Center:  Home » LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care:  WPATH World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Center of Excellence for Transgender Health:  Center of Excellence for Transgender Health | Division of Prevention Science (ucsf.edu)
Gender Spectrum:  Gender Spectrum Homepage - Gender Spectrum
InterAct:  interACTAdvocates for Intersex Youth

Terminology & Pronouns
PFLAG National Glossary of Terms| PFLAG
Glossary of Terms - HRC
www.mypronouns.org
Pronouns Matter | LGBT Resource Center (ucsf.edu)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Sentara Healthcare Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.