Virtual Grand Rounds: Beyond Implicit Bias: Providing Care within an Inequitable System
Presented by:
Patricia Harrison-Monroe, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
College of Medicine
University of Arizona
There is no dispute that racial and ethnic disparities in mental health care exist. This presentation will provide a review of historical factors that continue to influence the disparate care provided to ethnic and racialized minority groups within the United States. Barriers to equitable treatment will be discussed with specific focus on the role of providers in mediating existing bias.
Educational Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
- Define implicit bias and give one example of how it may manifest in clinical practice
- Describe at least 2 ways in which systemic and/or provider bias contribute to inequities in the mental healthcare of minority-status individuals
- Identify one action you can take to address care disparities in your clinical, administrative, or educational roles
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Accreditation Statement:
Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NASW/Connecticut Statement:
This program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.
NASW CT: This program meets the cultural competence requirement for license renewal.
New York Social Worker Statement:
Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
New York Psychologist Statement:
Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0227. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Disclosure:
No one in control of content has indicated a relevant financial relationship with an ACCME defined commercial interest.