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DEI Summit: Take Action to Impact Access, Care and Outcomes for Your Patients
We believe nursing organizations have a fundamental responsibility to provide leadership in the development and implementation of changes in public and health policies that support DEI. By empowering nurses with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to actively contribute to DEI initiatives, nursing organizations can play a pivotal role in fostering a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system, ultimately improving patient outcomes, and advancing health equity for all. This summit will identify:
- Nursing-led actions that can address health disparities.
- Efforts you can adopt in your practice today that improve patient care.
- Strategies to tackle difficult & sensitive issues.
| Sessions | Speaker(s) |
| Session One Equity-Driven Nursing Leadership: Activating Change Through Advocacy and Policy | Dr. Adrianna Nava PhD, MPA, MSN, RN |
| Session Two Are we hearing or are we listening? | Rani Morrison Williams MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE |
| Session Three Individual Nurse Experience: An Honest Conversation | Panelists: Nakeisha Washington MSN, MBA-HCM, RN, CNOR Dr. Joanne Muyco DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR Dr. Travis Reece-Nguyen MD, MPH, FAAP Paula Neira JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN |
Education Sessions at a Glance
Equity-Driven Nursing Leadership: Activating Change Through Advocacy and Policy
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Adrianna Nava
In this session Dr. Nava will discuss how nurses, through leadership and advocacy, can drive conversations and policy changes at the organizational, local, state, and national levels that dismantle discriminatory structures and ensure equitable healthcare access and delivery. Dive into case studies of nursing-led initiatives that have contributed to policy reforms and address disparities in healthcare access and quality. Hear about programs, initiatives and education opportunities that empower nurses to adapt to evolving healthcare landscapes and contribute to ensuring the highest standards of patient-centered care.
- Explore the impact of systemic inequalities on health outcomes.
- Examine Nursing's Power in advocating for policy shifts.
- Explore Avenues for Continuous Learning and Growth.
Are we hearing or are we listening?
Speaker - Rani Morrison Williams MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE
As Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer for UI Health of Chicago, Rani Morrison gives valuable insight into the intricate connection between health equity and patient outcomes. By expanding on this relationship, you'll gain insight into how factors such as social determinants of health, socioeconomic status, cultural competence, and healthcare system disparities impact patient well-being. Rani will present individual action plans that you can adopt into your practice. These efforts will not only contribute to improved patient outcomes but also support the broader goal of reducing health disparities and ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health.
- Demonstrate an understanding health of health equity’s relationship to patient outcomes.
- Learn strategies to assess and address disparities.
- Create an individual action plan to address health disparities and biases in your own practice.
Individual Nurse Experience: An Honest Conversation
- Panelist 1: Nakeisha Washington MSN, MBA-HCM, RN, CNOR
- Panelist 2: Joanne Muyco DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR
- Panelist 3: Dr. Travis Reece-Nguyen
- Panelist 4: Paula Neira JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN
This panel-led conversation will dive into challenging subjects that require open and empathetic discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore sensitive topics, including personal experiences of encountering racism in their work environments, strategies for effectively approaching patients on delicate issues, and the various obstacles and complexities encountered while delivering care to marginalized patient populations. By addressing these difficult topics head-on, we aim to foster a deeper understanding, empathy, and skillset among participants, ultimately leading to more equitable and compassionate healthcare practices.
- Recommendations on how to recognize and combat unconscious bias.
- Considerations and recommendations when asking patients sensitive questions.
- Recommendations on how to best be an ally for marginalized patients.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN
Research Scientist, National Committee for Quality Assurance
Adrianna Nava is a Research Scientist at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) where she serves as the scientific lead for the development of measures addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH).
Dima Ghawi, MBA
Leadership Consultant & Executive Coach
Through keynote speeches, workshops, executive coaching, and her online global community, Dima shares her unique leadership journey with one goal in mind: motivate and activate those around her to reimagine their potential and grow into leaders.
Dr. Joanne Muyco DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Dr. Joanne Muyco is a perioperative registered nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience.
NaKeisha “Nikki” D. Washington, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR
Director of Surgical Services, St. Joseph’s Medical Center
NaKeisha “Nikki” D. Washington, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR is a Director of Surgical Services at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA.
Paula M. Neira JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN
Motivational Speaker
Paula M. Neira, JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN, is the Johns Hopkins Medicine Program Director of LGBTQ+ Equity and Education in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity.
Rani Morrison Williams, MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE
Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer, UI Health
Ms. Williams currently serves as the first Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer at University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System (UI Health) leading efforts towards improving diversity, inclusion, and health.
