THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE

THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE 2

Introduction

The ability of individuals to work cooperatively, regardless of their age, gender, race,

or background, is critical for the smooth operation of any organization, regardless of its goals

and objectives. Having a diverse team is critical to ensuring the best possible outcomes when

it comes to patient care. Leadership in health care must be proactive in resolving conflicts and

creating a conducive environment to include a diverse range of viewpoints. The healthcare

industry is a diverse industry with heterogeneity in different aspects. As a result of this great

diversity, healthcare leaders must be able to provide culturally competent leadership guidance

to both their employees and their patients. Workers and patients alike stand to gain from

working in a diverse healthcare organization, but there are obstacles to overcome. This paper

examines how leadership style can be used to overcome these obstacles and the benefits of

working in a diverse healthcare organization, and how it can help create a competitive

advantage in the healthcare industry.

The advantages of diversity in healthcare for workers and patients.

Diversity in healthcare has been shown to have significant benefits for healthcare

providers, patients, organizations, and the community. Discrimination against employees and

patients can be reduced when healthcare organizations promote, support, and implement

diversity. To provide the best possible care for these people, they must see themselves as part

of the healthcare workforce. To avoid discrimination and even racism, health care service

recipients must be adequately represented. Healthcare disparity is exacerbated by a lack of

diversity and patient representation, contributing to poor care and compromising patient

safety, resulting in increased illness and death. Bridge the health disparities by increasing

healthcare system diversity.

Increasing the diversity of a healthcare organization attracts and retains a more

diverse workforce and patients, both of which are beneficial to the quality of patient care. By