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Gauthier, P. A., Evans, S.,  Guido, V., Brathwaite, A. C., Versailles, D., Juüdi-Hope, D. A., Garraway, C., Costa, T., Suva, G., Stade, B., & Grinspun, D. (2024). Health equity consortium: Equity, diversity, and inclusion for black, indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ nurses. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, December 16, on-line. https://doi.org/10.1177/08445621241299999

Abstract

This article provides reflections on the initiatives and experiences of nurses who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or 2SLGBTQIA + within the Canadian healthcare system, as well as the efforts of the Health Equity Consortium to promote equity within the nursing profession. The paper explores the unwavering commitment of marginalized nurses to exceptional patient care despite facing pervasive prejudices and discrimination. It discusses the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario's (RNAO) commitment to diversity and the creation of the Health Equity Consortium to address systemic barriers. Furthermore, the article highlights the concept of intersectional stigma and the need for comprehensive cultural competency training and inclusive leadership practices. Additionally, it outlines the consortium's aim to gather more information and publish further work to advance equity within the nursing profession and healthcare system. Ultimately, the reflection underscores the importance of collective action and ongoing dialogue to drive meaningful change towards a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.

Article published. December 16, 2024

Article
Find enclosed the abstract of our article - if you have access to an university electronic library, you can find the full article in PDF.

Nov. 2023.  New resources added…

Canadian Blood Services:

please note:

  • "By Sept. 30, 2022… there will no longer be eligibility criteria specific to men who have sex with men."
  • D'ici le "30 septembre 2022, les critères d’admissibilité visant spécifiquement les hommes gais, bisexuels et autres HARSAH seront éliminés."

Labour and 2SLGBTQi+  

"A PRIDE FLAG BY THE DOOR "

Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) has a wealth of resources and educational offerings, most of which are free or at minimal cost, available in English / en Français:

RHO about inclusive clinical language:  here

Bourns, A. (2019). Guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients. Rainbow Health Ontario. Here

Bauer, G. R., & Scheiem, A. I. (2015). Transgender people in Ontario, Canada: Statistics from Trans PULSE Project to Inform Human Rights Policy. Here

Egale Canada

PFlag Canada

Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People. here

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Virtual Palliative Care in Canada / 2SLGBTQi+ 

Front runner Ottawa & 2SLGBTQi+ 

2SLGBTQi+ Groups in Ottawa

Community Resources MAX ( 2SLGBTQi+ ) in Ottawa

Ottawa Seniors Pride Network 

Virtual Hospice   2SLGBTQi+

Palliative Care & 2SLGBTQi+ 

CNO - Standard on CONSENT

Hierarchy of substitute decision-makers (p. 7).  CNO document  here.  & Table here 

* If you have resources that would be of interest to our 2SLGBTQi+ community that you would like us to post, please forward them via email to: Rainbow-RNIG@hotmail.com

Evans, S., Crawly, J., Kane, D., & Edmunds, K. (2021).  The Process of Transitioning for the Transgender Individual and the Nursing Imperative: A Narrative Review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(12), 4646-4660.

Published Online. 1-15. Doi: http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14943

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