This is the first podcast in our Stepping Up: Health Equity in Rural Hospitals Podcast Series. Guests will share the importance of internal diversity, equity, and inclusion adoption. Practical steps are discussed on how leadership can and should establish a diverse and inclusive culture.
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This is the second podcast in our Stepping Up: Health Equity in Rural Hospitals Podcast Series. Guests will guide listeners through the process of identifying, recruiting, and training rural health equity champions within their organizations and the community.
This is the third podcast in our Stepping Up: Health Equity in Rural Hospitals Podcast Series. Guests provide insight into how a facility can adequately assess the needs of their rural community and translate that data into health equity programs and initiatives.
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Podcast #4: The Way Forward
This is the fourth podcast in our Stepping Up: Health Equity in Rural Hospitals Podcast Series. Guests will share stories of success and struggle with health equity programs and initiatives in rural communities.
These podcasts compliment the one-hour webinar playback and slides. Use the first two podcasts to help educate frontline staff in meetings and trainings. The third podcast is a coaching model that leadership can use to close the loop of accountability.
Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) State Grantees can find details on how to apply for and administer SHIP funds, as well as templates for reporting.
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All Aboard
These tools and resources will help the Community Champion build a comprehensive foundation to identify and connect with diverse community partners to host a Community Connect Event.
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Navigate the River
These tools and resources will help the Community Champion collaborate with community joint partners to identify and address community/patient health needs by maximizing capacity and available assets during their Community Priority Action Planning Workshop.
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Stay The Course
These tools and resources will help the Community Champion monitor progress, strengthen collaboration and strategize for sustainability to ensure underserved populations benefit from coordinated care and support the facilitation of the Stay the Course Workshop.