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    • Health Equity
    • Racial Justice in Healthcare
    • Antiracism Initiatives

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    • The COVID-19 pandemic and social movements in 2020 heightened institutional commitments to racial justice and health equity.
    • Mount Sinai Health System recognized the need to unify and systematize its antiracism efforts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development and implementation of the Road Map for Action to Address Racism.
    • To outline strategies for becoming an antiracist and equitable health care and learning institution.
    • To promote diversity, inclusion, and equity within the health system's workforce and community.

    Main Methods:

    • A 51-member Task Force to Address Racism was formed, comprising diverse stakeholders.
    • The Task Force developed 11 key strategies grounded in Collective Impact principles.
    • Implementation involved appointing strategy leaders, establishing governance, and developing an evaluation framework.

    Main Results:

    • The Road Map addresses racism across organizational areas: business, care delivery, workforce, education, and community engagement.
    • Implementation is ongoing, with progress in governance, communication, and initial measures.
    • Key lessons emphasize integrating antiracism into daily work and requiring dedicated expertise and resources.

    Conclusions:

    • Dismantling systemic racism requires a comprehensive, integrated approach within health care institutions.
    • Sustained commitment, specialized expertise, and rigorous evaluation are crucial for achieving lasting health equity.
    • Sharing successes and challenges is vital for eradicating inequities in medicine and health care delivery.