Event sponsored by Sentara Leigh Hospital!

Overview

Quality of care should not vary based on the patients’ socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, or geographic background. It is known however, that there is a healthcare divide in the U.S. especially in vulnerable populations including: those lacking health insurance (or are underfunded), low-income families, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ populations. The Affordable Care Act aimed to address access and equity of care issues by expanding health insurance coverage. Deficits in access to care change the way healthcare is delivered and financed.

Equity of care is a core principle of the healthcare management profession and is also an ethical and business imperative. Healthcare organizations must ensure their staff is educated on disparities to appropriately address the needs of patients from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to provide equitable high-quality care to all. It has been shown that patient-centered care improves clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while reducing medical errors and costs. Eliminating healthcare disparities provides a strategic component to ensure organizational excellence and long-term financial viability.

Location

Sentara Leigh Hospital

830 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA, 23502

Please park in the designated Visitor Parking areas. Photo ID is required for entry into the hospital. Please check-in at the Guest Services desk in the main lobby, 1st floor.

Panel Speakers

Scott Opperman- Market Vice President of Mission, Bon Secours Mercy

Renea Banks- Chief Human Resources Officer & Equity Officer, Nurse Family Partnership of Western Tidewater

Moderator

Dr. Kimberly Tansey, Senior Data Analyst/Health System Specialist, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Tidewater Market

Community Service

We are proud to partner with the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and host a food drive. Please see the link below to access the Shopping List of Most Needed Items.

Foodbank Shopping List (foodbankonline.org)

Unsure what to get? Monetary donations are also being acepted. On the ticketing page, select a “Donation” ticket. All proceeds will go towards donation items to the Food Bank on behalf of HCAT. Thank you in advance for your donation!

Please note- you do NOT need to register via ACHE for this event after registering via this Eventbrite link.

Special thank you to Sentara Leigh Hospital for sponsoring this event!