How Should Organizations Respond to Racism Against Health Care Workers?

AMA J Ethics. 2019 Jun 1;21(6):E499-504. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.499.

Abstract

This case and commentary considers how organizations should respond to overt racism expressed by patients. The article considers the nature and scope of organizations' responsibilities to train both professional and nonprofessional staff and to enact zero-tolerance policies to address expressions of discrimination.

MeSH terms

  • Health Personnel / organization & administration*
  • Health Personnel / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Organizational Policy
  • Organizations / ethics*
  • Psychological Distress*
  • Racism*