Inclusive Coworker: Fostering a Welcoming and Accommodating Workplace

This is an essential course designed to empower healthcare workers to cultivate inclusive environments. Through engaging, interactive scenarios, the course focuses on practical techniques to avoid microaggressions, foster respectful interactions, and respond to workplace harassment. Participants will learn how to facilitate diverse needs and promote a supportive, collaborative culture, thereby enhancing patient care and team productivity. This training is a crucial step toward building a healthcare workspace where everyone feels valued and included.

Course Objectives
1. Understand the importance of inclusivity in the workplace and its impact on the well-being, satisfaction, and productivity of employees
2. Identify and differentiate between welcoming behavior and unintentionally offensive behavior in interpersonal interactions with coworkers
3. Recognize and avoid microaggressions by understanding common themes, such as generalizations, unnecessary personal questions, and failure to acknowledge diversity
4. Gain knowledge and strategies for responding to microaggressions and addressing harassment, including documentation, confrontation (if safe), reporting, and supporting the mental health of individuals affected

This course helps organizations and individuals meet the nondiscrimination laws related to harassment, enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Estimated Runtime: 15 minutes

Reviewed and approved by
Brianna Durand, PT, DPT (she/her)

NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company's legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.