Tag: LGBTQ+

Aug. 19 Webinar to Inform LGBTQ+ Data Collection

Patient Safety and Quality

To address the lack of data on LGBTQ+ patients and address health inequities, the Michigan Public Health Institute and the MHA Keystone Center are hosting a webinar titled LGBTQ+ Informed Care: It Starts with Data from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 19.

Experts on this topic will present on the need for healthcare organizations to collect patient demographic information securely and consistently to effectively address LGBTQ+ health issues and disparities. Speakers include Mixhi Marquis, LMT, executive director and co-founder, Mosaic Health & Healing Arts</a>; Judy Lewis, training and education manager, SAGE Metro Detroit</a>; and MaryJo Schnell, executive director, OutCenter of Southwest Michigan.

The event speakers will also discuss the significant amount of work that remains to protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, particularly in rural and small-town communities.

Visit the MHA Keystone Center event webpage to learn more about registration and speakers for the webinar. Members with questions may contact the MHA Keystone Center.

LGBTQ+ Informed Care Webinar Offered Aug. 19

Patient Safety and Quality

The Michigan Public Health Institute and the MHA Keystone Center are hosting a webinar to illustrate the importance of data collection specific to LGBTQ+ patients. LGBTQ+ Informed Care: It Starts with Data is a free event and will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 19.

The current lack of data on LGBTQ+ patients leaves healthcare providers without the research needed to understand safety for these patients. To effectively address LGBTQ+ health issues and disparities, healthcare organizations need to collect patient demographic information securely and consistently. During this webinar, participants will differentiate data collection methods and processes for different generations of LGBTQ+ patient populations.

The event speakers will also discuss the significant amount of work that remains to protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, particularly in rural and small-town communities.

Visit the MHA Keystone Center event webpage to learn more about registration and speakers for the webinar. Members with questions may contact the MHA Keystone Center.