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Do you discriminate? An internal self-assessment tool

    Healthcare Benchmarks
    |May 2, 2001
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    This self-assessment tool, developed by health experts and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), serves as a guide for healthcare agencies. It is not an official policy but a roadmap for facility improvement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Administration
    • Healthcare Management
    • Civil Rights in Healthcare

    Background:

    • The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in New York City, through regional manager Mike Carter, collaborated with healthcare professionals.
    • A need was identified for a self-assessment tool to guide healthcare agencies and facilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a self-assessment instrument designed for healthcare agencies and facilities.
    • To provide a roadmap for agencies to evaluate and improve their operations.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a self-assessment instrument by a regional manager and healthcare professionals.
    • Collaboration with various healthcare organizations during instrument creation.

    Main Results:

    • The instrument is a self-assessment tool, not a policy or enforcement document.
    • It functions as a roadmap for agencies and facilities to follow.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed instrument offers a practical guide for healthcare facilities.
    • It empowers agencies to conduct self-assessments for operational enhancement.

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