The importance of equity in education and skills-based learning opportunities for all healthcare professionals.
In Episode 18 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Geoffrey Roche, VP of Dignity Health Global Education. Together they discuss the Equity Impact Scholarship, the importance of equity in education and skills-based learning opportunities for all healthcare professionals.
Geoffrey comments: ‘’We need leaders in healthcare who remember first and foremost that it is about humans. It is not about numbers. It is not about finance. It is all about caring for one another.’’
This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® which has proudly helped hospitals save $758 million since 1999.
In today’s episode you’ll hear:
Geoffrey’s innovative work with healthcare organizations and his unique approach to community health, including his experience in creating a brand new cancer center.
Why administering in healthcare is all about relationships. ‘’…it comes down to putting forward a phenomenal mission, vision and values, helping people to understand you are authentic – and it always comes back to the patient.’’
The three strategies to implement a successful SDOH initiative:
Start with the data. What can be done differently? Bring an interdisciplinary team together. Bring in your partners and don’t be afraid to reach out, ‘’…sometimes we forget what’s outside the four walls of our hospital or healthcare system.’’
Why you need to listen and respond to your community to really understand their needs because ‘’when it came to the community, we still weren’t doing enough.’’(hint: you need to engage with the marginalized on the frontlines).
The principles behind Equity Impact Scholarship and the intent to develop learning programs for healthcare professionals by healthcare professionals. You can apply for the Equity in Education Scholarship here.
How students on the Mercy College Plus Program, can RN to BSN completion, with zero out-of-pocket costs.
The fundamental role of diversity and inclusion ‘’…we need more providers, clinicians and leaders who look like the patients they serve so it was created around the clear intent of diversity and inclusion.. ‘’
Connect with Geoffrey:
📱 https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreymroche
🖥 - Impact Equity Scholarship | https://dhge.org/equity-impact-scholarship
📧 geoffrey.roche@dhge.org
Connect with Lisa: