The Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative (AELTCC) will host its annual summit virtually December 9-11, exploring the topic: Mitigating Racial Inequities in Post-Acute & Long-Term Care.
Participation is free and open to collaborative member organizations and their constituents. GAPNA.org is a member of AELTCC and we encourage all in our community to register and participate in this important discussion.
As nursing homes have struggled to adapt to COVID-19 and keep residents safe, the pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated widespread disparities in healthcare outcomes. Amid national cries for racial justice, nursing homes are challenged to understand and address persistent inequalities experienced by patients, staff, and leaders of color.
The AELTCC summit will feature three afternoons of education and action. During Day 1, nationally renowned experts will describe the presence and causes of racial disparities in nursing homes and how this connects to systemic racism.
Residents, family members, staff, and healthcare leaders will also share their experiences and discuss what they are doing, or would recommend doing, to address or respond to inequity. Day 2 will feature working sessions for AELTCC members to develop plans of action based on barriers and opportunities identified in Day 1.
The meeting will culminate on Day 3 with a discussion on these action plans and concrete next steps for advancing equity in PALTC.
Please register today to participate and collaborate toward identifying actionable solutions.