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National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
Community of Learning
Building a Culture-Inclusive Workforce
Elders Bridging the Workforce Gap
April 9, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Building a Culture-Inclusive Workforce Series
Elders Bridging the Workforce Gap
Presented by Leslie Maly, director of the National Indian Council on Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), this webinar will address workforce challenges that many Urban Indian Organizations face and how to utilize the SCSEP to build recruitment and sustainment strategies. Attendees will learn about the unique contributions of older employees to the workplace, gain practical skills to onboard and retain them, and ensure their skills and experience are integral to your organization.
Presenter:
Leslie Maly Director Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) at The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
Objectives:
- Explore opportunities and initiatives that promote elder training opportunities.
- Discover the roles and benefits of elder employees. Learn from experts about the unique contributions of elder employees to the workplace.
- Utilize effective strategies that build elder employment skills to obtain sustainable employment.
Audience:
Urban Indian Organizations
Sustainable Workforce Growth Through Internships
March 28, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Building a Culture-Inclusive Workforce Series
Sustainable Workforce Growth Through Internships
As part of the Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program, the Indian Health Care Resource Center (IHCRC) provides annual internships that prepare individuals to work in underserved areas. Speakers from the IHCRC will share background and best practices about their pre-doctoral internship so that others may learn and implement the components they use to grow and sustain their Indigenous workforce. Attendees will learn the role of internship programs in developing culturally competent health care leaders and appreciate the importance of diversity in improved patient outcomes.
Presenters from the Indian Health Care Resource Center:
- J. David Bright, Psy.D., Associate Director of Behavioral Health
- Dr. Dan Guzman, Post Doctorate Resident
Objectives:
- Discover the role of internship programs in developing culturally competent health care leaders.
- Acknowledge the importance of cultural diversity in health care training to better understand and cater to a diverse patient population, improving overall patient care and outcomes.
- Enhance understanding of the challenges, successes, and best practices when implementing an internship program within an Urban Indian Organization.
Audience:
Urban Indian Organizations
Building Trust, Enhancing Care: Cultural Humility in Health Care
March 7, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Building a Culture-Inclusive Workforce Series
Building Trust, Enhancing Care: Cultural Humility in Health Care
Join the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) for the first “Building a Culture-Inclusive Workforce” series presentation. In this webinar, NCUIH speakers aim to equip health care professionals with the knowledge and sensitivity to bridge practice gaps, ensuring culturally sensitive and respectful care delivery to diverse patient populations. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cultural competence, contributing to a more equitable, patient-centered health care approach. Continuing education credits are available for nursing and social work professionals.*
Objectives:
- Recognize Health Care Disparities: Participants will develop an awareness of the unique health care disparities faced by American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including historical, geographical, and socioeconomic factors.
- Define and Identify Components of Cultural Humility: Participants will learn the definition of cultural humility and differentiate it from cultural competence, showcasing an understanding of its core principles. Speakers will describe key components of cultural humility, including self-awareness, respectful communication, lifelong learning, and tailored care.
- Apply Cultural Humility Principles: Participants will actively engage in real-world case studies and interactive discussions with peers to apply cultural humility principles in practical health care scenarios, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural sensitivity.
NCUIH Presenters:
- Lyz Best, MA, MPH, Manager of Technical Assistance
- Molly Siegel, MPH, Public Health Associate
Audience:
Urban Indian Organizations
*Continuing Education:
- Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:- Attending the entire CE activity
- Completing the online evaluation
- Submitting an online CE Request
- Social Work Education (NASW)
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886874323-6739) for one (1) continuing education contact hours.