An Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice: A Multipronged Strategic Approach
Janette V Moreno1, David R Marshall, Anita Girard
1Geri and Richard Brawerman Nursing Institute (Dr Moreno), Nursing Administration (Drs Marshall and Girard), Office of Diversity and Inclusion (Ms Mitchell), Research and Innovation (Dr Minissian), and Nursing Research and Quality Improvement (Dr Coleman), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|December 5, 2023
Summary
Cedars-Sinai leadership prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) through inclusive strategies. These initiatives foster staff belonging and engagement, yielding significant returns on investment for the organization.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Leadership
- Organizational Psychology
- Health Equity
Background:
- Cedars-Sinai, a Magnet-recognized organization, implements inclusive leadership to support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) principles.
- A strategic model focuses on staff belonging, empowerment, engagement, curiosity, and creativity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of inclusive leadership strategies at Cedars-Sinai.
- To highlight the impact of these strategies on staff engagement and organizational culture.
- To demonstrate the return on investment of DEIJ initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of inclusive leadership programs focused on professional development, continuous learning, innovation, and research.
- Establishment of employee resource groups and Shared Leadership Councils.
- Support for transition to practice programs and health equity research.
Main Results:
- Fostered a culture of inquiry, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and staff engagement.
- Cultivated a caring and healing environment promoting performance.
- Achieved a significant return on investment through DEIJ strategies.
Conclusions:
- Inclusive leadership and DEIJ strategies are integral to Cedars-Sinai's operational model.
- Executive leadership support is crucial for the successful implementation of DEIJ initiatives.
- These strategies contribute to a positive organizational culture and demonstrable financial benefits.
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