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DEIBXXEM2414 - CME/CMLE - Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workplace
Course Description

This 2021 Annual Meeting session is presented by Darryl Elzie, PsyD, MHA, MT(ASCP), CQA(ASQ) from Sentara Healthcare. Data shows that diverse teams are >80% better at making decisions and that inclusive companies are doubly innovative. While many organizations strive to promote recruitment and retention of a diverse workplace, lack of best-practice guidelines and variability in recruitment procedures create hinderances in the diversification of our laboratories. As pathologists and laboratory professionals, what are the best practices for recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce? Our panelists will explore the challenges and opportunities of hiring with a focus on diversity and inclusion. They will describe tips and tricks to improve the hiring and retaining employees across a broad range of age, cultural background, physical abilities and disabilities, race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.

Topics covered include:  

  • Reaching a diverse pool of applications  
  • Holistic reviews of applicants  
  • Prior challenges in recruitment of a diverse pathology workforce  
  • Increasing bias awareness when reviewing applications  
  • Laws pertaining to recruiting a diverse workforce  

The activity offers 1.0 CME/CMLE credit. 

To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must view the recording. CME certificates will be provided online. 

Faculty/Authors
Darryl Elzie, PsyD, MHA, MT(ASCP), CQA(ASQ)
Director, ASCP-CLMA Tidewater Chapter
Laboratory Quality Coordinator
Sentara Healthcare 

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0 
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Physician Competencies: Professionalism, Systems-Based Practice, Interpersonal Skills and Communications 

Accreditation Statement:
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
  3. Click Access to begin the course.
  4. Review the Educational Activity.
  5. Submit the course Evaluation.
  6. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 8/5/2024  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 8/5/2027  

Course Objectives
Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:
  • Identify how a lack of diversity impacts the workplace  

  • Assess the benefits of increasing workplace diversity and creating an environment of belonging  

  • Discuss recruitment initiatives to attract applicants from underrepresented and marginalized communities  

  • Discuss methods to reduce bias in hiring 

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Credit Offered:
1 CME/CMLE Credit
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