LGBTQIA+ Identifying Providers New Dentist Learning Network (West Coast)
LGBTQIA+ Identifying Providers New Dentist Learning Network (West Coast) is organized by American Dental Association (ADA) and will be held from Jan 16 - Nov 12, 2024.
Description:
The ADA’s LGBTQIA+ Identifying Providers Network offers a pivotal opportunity to join a community that truly comprehends your unique experiences, provides priceless mentorship, and equips you with vital resources for cultivating an inclusive practice. Each continuing education session delves into vital topics such as terminology, history, and practical strategies for fostering inclusivity.
Benefit from the wisdom of experts across diverse healthcare fields, gaining invaluable insights on business leadership, health equity, family support, faith considerations, and pediatric care. Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our moderator to construct a thriving online community, dedicated to providing professional support and generating ideas for future collaborations.
Learning Objectives:
• Apply LGBTQIA+ terminology and historical context in a clinical setting
• Utilize inclusive language and effective communication strategies in providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care and supporting peers
• Support for colleagues in delivering LGBTQIA+ affirming care
• Develop strategies for creating an affirming business environment that includes all levels of leadership
• Recognize and integrate a holistic approach to patient care within an LGBTQIA+ affirming framework
• Address health equity and access needs specific to LGBTQIA+ patients and providers
• Provide support and resources for parents and families of LGBTQIA+ children and young people in healthcare settings
• Reflect on the impact of faith, spirituality, and religion on LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and align care practices with these values
• Support young LGBTQIA+ patients in your dental practice
• Navigate politics and legislative policy with your patients and within your practice
Network live stream meeting dates:
• Tuesday, January 16, 2024: Terminology, History, Using the Language we have, and showing up for/with Colleagues
• Tuesday, February 6, 2024: Creating an Affirming Business and Getting All Levels of Leadership on Board
• Tuesday, March 5, 2024: Seeing the Whole Patient as Part of Providing LGBTQIA+-Affirming Care
• Tuesday, April 2, 2024: Needs and Considerations for Health Equity and Access for LGBTQIA+ Patients
• Tuesday, May 7, 2024: Supporting Parents of LGBTQIA+ Children/Young People and Family Experiences in Healthcare Settings
• Tuesday, September 17, 2024: Impact of Faith, Spirituality, Religion and how LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Aligns with those Values
• Tuesday, October 29, 2024: Pediatric Care: Supporting Young People in Your Practice
• Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Navigating Politics and Legislative Policy Changes Across the U.S. with Clients and in your Practice.