Diversity Commitment
"To be a global leader, we must have well-honed people skills to deal with individuals' extraordinary range of characteristics. We all must function at the same high level if we are to deliver quality, family-centered care to children from our own community and around the world. Our diversity program is truly an investment in the vision and mission of the medical center, because people skills and cultural sensitivity are among the keys to offering the best possible experience for patients and families."
-- Jim Anderson
President and CEO
Policy
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center affirms, through deliberate execution, diversity and multiculturalism as important organizational values. Cincinnati Children's values and regards diversity as an organizational asset, utilizing the strengths and benefits it brings to patients, families, visitors, employees, volunteers, our community and suppliers, to maximize our ability to achieve Cincinnati Children's mission.
Defining Diversity
Cincinnati Children's defines diversity and multiculturalism as any aspect that differentiates groups and people from one another. Aspects of personal and cultural backgrounds that make us diverse and multicultural include:
- Race
- Color and ethnicity
- Nationality and national origin
- Ancestry
- Gender and gender identity
- Age
- Religion and creed
- Physical and mental abilities
- Sexual orientation
- Socio-economic status
- Political affiliation
- Veteran and active armed service status
- Job level
- Job responsibilities and experience
- Education and training
Managing Diversity
Managing diversity is the set of actions that Cincinnati Children's takes to establish and support a culture in which personal and cultural backgrounds are leveraged effectively, thereby allowing Cincinnati Children's to:
- Attract and retain a diverse workforce of employees who bring a wide range of skills, knowledge, abilities, insights and experiences
- Build organizational and individual capabilities to respect and manage similarities and differences
- Provide culturally competent care
- Enhance our brand image and relationships with a variety of diverse audiences in the communities that we serve
Business Imperatives for Managing Diversity
- Strengthen our position and reputation as a health care provider and research center for children around the world
- Attract and retain the best employees
- Enhance patient / customer service and retain and gain a market advantage
- Increase creativity, quality, teamwork and innovation
- Reduce cost associated with discrimination, harassment and ignoring diversity issues
- Train / teach the next generation of health care providers
