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3 Ways to Increase LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity at Work (From the AMSN Blog)

AMSN News · AMSN Blog | Feb 14, 2022

Create a workplace that is more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ employees.

Susan Swayze, PhD, MBA

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According to the 2021 US Census Bureau's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Household Pulse Survey, approximately 8% of adults self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.

38% of LGBT adults (compared to 16% of their straight, cisgender counterparts) reported that they experienced depression at least half of each week.

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Related:
Pronouns - A Key to Patient and Staff Inclusivity - Registered Nurses should not be afraid to ask a patient their pronouns.
Hi, I'm Richie, And I'll Be Your Nurse Today - My gender identity plays no part in my ability to save your life or notify the doctor of a critical clinical change.
Implicit and Explicit Bias - Where do we go from here?
Transgender Affirmation Surgeries - Today on National Transgender Remembrance Day (November 20), I would like to talk to you about taking care of transgender affirmation surgical patients.

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