As the pandemic progresses, providers continue to struggle with connecting with some communities of color. Histories of abuse, neglect, and experimentation at the hands of medical providers, researchers, and public health organizations have tainted some communities’ views of health care and its interventions. Provider bias and misconceptions further complicate our clinical interactions and negatively impact clinical care outcomes.

To mitigate these deficiencies, providers will need to better understand the historical perspective of these communities and their current needs, as well as improving their understanding of their own conscious and unconscious biases that impact care. Finally, specific tools and approaches to bridge the gap between provider and patients of color will be discussed. 

Webinar participants will be able to: 

• Discuss the historical roots of distrust in healthcare providers, particularly among racial and ethnic groups
• Discuss unconscious bias and how it impacts provider-patient relationships
• Identify tools that can be used to improve trust and build positive relationships with patients of color

FACULTY:

Greg Hall, MD, Northeast Ohio Medical University Greg Hall, MD, is a nationally recognized health disparities expert with a book entitled “Patient-Centered Clinical Care of African Americans” as well as a monthly webcast “Bridging the Gap” educating providers across the country regarding racial/ethnic health disparities. A native of Cleveland, he has been a practicing primary care physician for almost 30 years. Dr. Hall is an Associate Professor in both the Internal Medicine and Integrative Medical Sciences departments at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. Dr. Hall was a governor-appointed member of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and served as Chairman for many years, and currently serves as the board president of Cuyahoga County Board of Health. He recently established the National Institute for African American Health which will mentor the next generation of minority physicians as well as advocate for better health outcomes for African Americans.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Full attendance at the live webinar (you must attend a minimum of 50 minutes) is a prerequisite for receiving professional continuing education credit. Attendees requesting CEU credit must each call into the webinar individually using the call-in number and computer link from your instruction email for your attendance to be documented. If you do not follow these directions, there is no official documentation of your attendance, and you will not receive CEU credit for this webinar. Ask us about special arrangements offered to CCCC organization members.

You are also required to complete an online survey within 30 days following the webinar to receive a a CEU certificate or certificate of attendance. A link to the evaluation will be provided in an email sent to you within 48 hours following the webinar. The email will also include links to the presentation recording and slides. Certificates will be sent via email. 

Nursing: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 15403, for one (1) contact hour.

Social Work: Course meets the qualifications for one (1) hour of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CCCC is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LCSWs and LMFTs, Provider #91987. 

Chaplains – This program may be used for continuing education credit for chaplains certified with the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations must be made in writing no later than three (3) business days prior to the webinar, and faxed to (888) 789-9475 or e-mailed to [email protected], to receive a full refund. No refunds will be made after this date. Substitutions are encouraged and can be made by calling (916) 489-2222. ANY QUESTIONS?CCCC maintains responsibility for this course and its content. Please contact us at (916) 489-2222 or email [email protected] with any questions, to address a grievance, or to request special ADA accommodation needs.

Note: When registering, please use the email address of the person attending the webinar.