Health Equity Performance Improvement Plan

Mission:

The Arnot Health Health Equity Team is an interdisciplinary committee organized to coordinate efforts across the health system to assure evidence-based organizational practices and processes are diverse, equitable, and are non-discriminatory.  Aligning with the principles of the Arnot Health mission, vision, and values, the Health Equity Team is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion into the care of ourselves, our colleagues, and our patients and their families. 

Purpose:

The Health Equity Team incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion into organizational practices or processes to:

1. Advance a culture of diversity that integrates patient care, education, research, and community partnerships as key stakeholders.
2. Facilitate leadership of diversity, equity, and inclusion work by aligning the processes of all Arnot Health entities comprising of Arnot Ogden Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, and Arnot Medical Services.
3. Explore the relationship between a diverse workplace and the outcomes of patient care.
4. Embody a culture of curiosity, cultural humility, caring and compassion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Understand and eliminate differences in the communities served related to race, gender, age, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, mental health, cognitive/sensory/physical disability, and geographic location (city versus rural).