S3 Ep.7 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare with Dr. Jalal

Dr. Nafeesa Jalal is the Founder of N. Jalal Global Consulting, a boutique firm which
specializes in supporting organizations on matters of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-
racism. She brings 14 years of experience and a deep passion for DEI.  She joins us today in her capacity as a DEI professional.
 
As healthcare providers who often work with vulnerable populations, it is important for us to recognize that we have the responsibility to offer our services in an inclusive and equitable way.
 
Throughout this episode, we talk about unconscious bias, what it is and why it’s important for healthcare workers to understand. Everyone has bias. It is therefore imperative that we understand and recognize our biases. How do we make sure that our bias doesn’t interfere with the services that we as healthcare professionals provide?
 
The human body transmits 11 million bits of information at any given time. However, our conscious  mind is only able to process 50 bits of information/sec. Therefore, our brain must take shortcuts… how does information we have stored in our brains affect how we perceive the world around us? Listen to find out more
 
Here are links to two websites that we mention.
 
Human Library Organization: https://humanlibrary.org/
 
“We must speak up when we see injustices in our profession and in our world” (Dr. Jalal)
 
To learn more about Dr. Jalal’s firm, click on her website.
 
www.nafeesajalal.com

Parlé Podcast · S3 Ep.7 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare with Dr. Jalal