Health Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council - HEDIC

 

Co-Chairs:                              Joanne Doherty, AVP, Human Resource

Lorna Prince, Nurse Manager

Membership:                          

Members are selected by the co-chairs and endorsed by the executive sponsors.  It includes a broad cross section of managers and employees from the Medical Center and the Medical Group.  Currently, there are 33 members on the Council.

Purpose:                                 

• To support and sustain a high performing inclusive work environment by integrating diversity goals with the values and mission of the Hospital.
• To identify strategic diversity issues utilizing Lean methodologies and recommend actions to address those issues
• To serve as ambassadors and champions of the diversity vision and mission*
• To sponsor and/or organize diversity educational programs
• To provide ongoing feedback to the Diversity and Inclusion Office and to the Medical Center and Medical Group’s leadership teams.

FY17 Goal:

To increase the collection and use of race, ethnicity, language preference and other relevant socio-demographic data to enhance patient care and quality improvement efforts.  

*Diversity Vision & Mission

We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patients and visitors and all who work here. Our team of caregivers provides culturally responsive patient care and services and creates a healing environment that respects everyone’s individuality. 

We are committed to:

• Building an exemplary patient care community that is respectful of the spectrum of human diversity.
• Working toward reducing healthcare disparities for the benefit of all.
• Delivering the best care and outcomes for all patients and enriching our vibrant Central Mass community.