ANCC Approved - Reducing Health Disparities through Equitable Nursing Practices

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define key concepts such as health disparities, health equity, and social determinants of health, and explain their implications for diverse patient populations.
2. Analyze how structural racism, implicit bias, and systemic inequities contribute to unequal healthcare outcomes and identify strategies nurses can implement to address them.
3. Apply equity-informed assessment techniques and develop care plans that consider social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing patient health.
4. Demonstrate effective communication strategies that support health literacy and empower patients from underserved communities.
5. Evaluate health equity initiatives and use data-driven tools to measure progress and advocate for policy changes that promote equitable care.