@article{206b0215fdb149c99bfc2aa1de25ec4f,
title = "Lofty goals and strategic plans are not enough to achieve and maintain a diverse workforce: An American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee conversation",
abstract = "The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ad Hoc Committee organized a luncheon symposium with a distinguished panel of experts to discuss how to ensure a diverse surgical workforce. The panelists discussed the current state of DEI efforts within surgical departments and societal demographic changes that inform and necessitate surgical workforce adaptations. Concrete recommendations included the following: obtain internal data, establish DEI committee, include bias training, review hiring and compensation practices, support the department members doing the DEI work, commit adequate funding, be intentional with DEI efforts, and develop and support alternate pathways for promotion and tenure.",
keywords = "access, and evaluation, healthcare quality, race factors",
author = "Karen Brasel and Cherisse Berry and Williams, {Brian H.} and Henry, {Sharon M.} and Jeffrey Upperman and West, {Michaela A.}",
note = "Funding Information: 1. Obtain internal data. – Gender-based compensation – Minority representation 2. Establish a department Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. 3. Bias training – Anti-discrimination – LGBTQ+ awareness – Implicit bias 4. Systematic review of hiring, compensation, etc 5. Departmental SWOT analysis 6. Support those doing the DEI work. – Administrative, financial, social 7. Sponsor and actively promote under-represented minorities (mentoring is not enough). – OK to {\textquoteleft}take risks{\textquoteright} on young people 8. Publish/distribute a departmental/division level {\textquoteleft}dashboard{\textquoteright}. – Supports transparency and accountability 9. Develop and support alternate pathways for promotion (and/or tenure). 10. Commit adequate funding to DEI initiatives – {\textquoteleft}Be smart{\textquoteright} with financial support – Accountability 11. Be intentional with DEI efforts – Actively seek out the right people (do not wait for them to apply) Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 Author(s) (or their employer(s)).",
year = "2021",
month = nov,
day = "8",
doi = "10.1136/tsaco-2021-000813",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "6",
journal = "Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open",
issn = "2397-5776",
publisher = "BMJ Publishing Group",
number = "1",
}