Educational session-Feb. 21, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET - the new BPG on 2SLGBTQI+ health

Dear RNIG colleagues,

Interested in attending a presentation on RNAO's Best Practice Guideline "Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity"? Register for our free presentation.

Date and time: Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at 8 p.m ET (20:00)

To register: Send us an email at Rainbow-RNIG@hotmail.com. Indicate in the subject line: BPG Feb. 21

FYI we have a new website! Visit us at https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/interestgroup/58/about

Please note: if you login to "MyRNAO", you will find way more information about the RNIG group.

Sincerely,

Paul-André Gauthier,

President - RNIG

Resolution from the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG)

Resolution from the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG-Rainbow)

February 19, 2021

Sexual and Gender Minorities Content in the Nursing Standards.

2021 Resolutions for Consideration: Resolution 7

Respecting Sexually and Gender Diverse Communities

RNAO will:
Speak out for human rights and health equity
• Speak out against implicit biases, prejudices, stereotypes and policies that are discriminatory and cisheteronormative;

Position Statement: Respecting Sexually and Gender Diverse Communities: The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of every person and endeavors to provide for equal rights and opportunities

Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity: Best Practice Guideline

The purpose of this BPG is to provide nurses and other members of the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations on foundational, inclusive and affirming care practices for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and additional (2SLGBTQI+) people.

Best Practice Guideline: Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity