How can you address microaggressions in the healthcare workplace?
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, forms of discrimination or bias that can negatively affect the well-being and performance of employees in the healthcare workplace. They can be based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other identity marker. Microaggressions can create a hostile, stressful, and unsafe environment for staff and patients, and undermine the quality of care and service delivery. How can you address microaggressions in the healthcare workplace? Here are some strategies to help you prevent, identify, and respond to microaggressions effectively.