Dismantling Bias in Healthcare
Study Group (2-3 session | Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM
In this course, Dr. D’Andre Jones, currently the Community Liaison and Social Services lead for Behavioral Health at NW Medical, addresses the explicit and implicit prejudices that healthcare providers often hold against marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities. Such attitudes impact patient-clinician communication, clinical decision-making, and institutional practices, perpetuating health disparities.
Participants will explore the types of prejudices, understand the concept of implicit attitudes, and learn strategies to recognize and counter these influences in their practices. Through interactive discussions and skills training, the course aims to foster lasting behavioral change and promote equitable care for all patients. By the end, participants will be equipped to create a more inclusive healthcare environment.
This class will meet in person at the OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:
OLLI HQ, 481 S. Shiloh Dr., Fay 72704
D'Andre Jones
Dr. D'Andre Jones holds a Doctor of Healthcare Administration degree from Oklahoma State University, an MSW from Arizona State University, a Graduate Certificate from Drury University, an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University, an MA in Human Resources Management from Webster University, and a BSE from the University of Arkansas. He is currently the Community Liaison and Social Services lead for Behavioral Health at NW Medical.