Inclusion & Diversity

Office of Inclusion and Diversity

The office of Inclusion and Diversity focuses on our employees (whom we refer to as caregivers) and we know when we support our caregivers and they can be their authentic selves, they bring their best and give their best to the people we care for and the people we serve.

Every caregiver across ChristianaCare brings distinct insights based on their combination of gender, gender identity, age, culture, ethnicity, religious beliefs, personality, world experiences, upbringing, abilities and more.

At ChristianaCare, we believe those differences are a powerful asset, because they reflect the diverse nature of our globally diverse staff, patients and the communities we serve. Maintaining a diverse workforce ensures that our caregivers can communicate effectively with visitors, patients, family members and each other.

The office of Inclusion and Diversity firmly believes patient- and family-centered care, organizational excellence and the caregiver experience are enhanced by our diverse workforce where everyone is empowered to make a difference.

Anti-Racism Statement

ChristianaCare commits to be an anti-racism organization. This commitment is reflected in the values and behaviors of our organization and through our policies, programs and practices.

We resolve to advance actions to dismantle racism throughout the life and culture of our organization and the community. Together, we must:

Recognize that racism causes health disparities and harm.
Commit to advancing health equity in all the communities we serve.
Examine racism beyond the actions of individuals, because it is embedded in the fabric of our society.
Vow to purposefully identify, discuss and challenge issues of race and ethnicity and their impacts on our organization, our caregivers and the people in the communities we serve.
Improve the diversity of our caregiver workforce to better reflect the community we serve.
Create a culture of psychological safety to ensure every individual is empowered to be their truest, most authentic self.
Commit to listen, learn and seek to understand in order to create impactful, sustainable positive change.
Acknowledge that racism can be unconscious or unintentional, and that identifying racism as an issue does not automatically mean those involved are racist or intend a negative impact.
Actively address the trauma and harm to our caregivers who are impacted by racism or racist behavior.
Challenge ourselves to understand and correct inequities, as we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our organization.

Through these purposeful actions, we commit to valuing diversity and fostering an environment for inclusion as we support all our caregivers and serve all our neighbors with Love and Excellence, in our actions and in our words.

Declaración en contra del racismo.

ChristianaCare se compromete a ser una organización que combate el racismo. Este compromiso se refleja en los valores y conductas de nuestra organización y en nuestras políticas, programas y prácticas.

Nos empeñamos en promover medidas enfocadas en desmantelar el racismo en la vida y cultura de nuestra organización y la comunidad. Juntos debemos:

Reconocer que el racismo causa desigualdad y daño.
Comprometernos a avanzar la equidad de salud en todas las comunidades a las que servimos.
Examinar el racismo más allá de las acciones de las personas, porque está arraigado en las fibras de nuestra sociedad.
Prometer de manera intencional identificar, hablar y desafiar retos relacionados con la raza y la etnia, y su impacto en nuestra organización, nuestros empleados (caregivers) y las personas en las comunidades a las que servimos.
Mejorar la diversidad de nuestra fuerza laboral para un mayor reflejo de la comunidad a la que servimos.
Crear una cultura de seguridad psicológica para asegurar que cada persona se sienta con el poder para ser quien es, de manera verdadera y lógica/auténtica.
Comprometernos a escuchar para aprender y buscar entender y así crear un cambio positivo, impactante y sustentable.
Reconocer que el racismo puede ser inconsciente o no ser intencional y qué, identificar el racismo como un problema, no significa automáticamente que los involucrados sean racistas o tengan la intención de causar un impacto negativo.
Abordar de manera activa el trauma y el daño a nuestros empleados (caregivers) que son impactados por el racismo o conductas racistas.
Desafiarnos a nosotros mismos para entender y corregir las desigualdades, a medida que logramos una mejor comprensión de nosotros mismos y de nuestra organización.

Mediante estas acciones, nos comprometemos a valorar la diversidad y a fomentar un entorno para la inclusión, a medida que apoyamos a todos nuestros empleados (caregivers) y servimos a toda nuestra comunidad con amor y excelencia, en palabra y acción.

بيان ضد العنصرية

تلتزم كريستينا كار بأن تكون منظمة ضد العنصرية. ينعكس هذا الالتزام في قيم وسلوكيات منظمتنا ومن خلال سياساتنا وبرامجنا وممارساتنا.

نحن مصممون على المضي قدما في الإجراءات لتفكيك العنصرية في حياة وثقافة منظمتنا والمجتمع. معًا يجب :

إدراك أن العنصرية تسبب التفاوتات الصحية والضرر.
الالتزام بتعزيز العدالة الصحية في جميع المجتمعات التي نخدمها.
درس العنصرية التي تتجاوز تصرفات الأفراد ، لأنها جزء لا يتجزأ من نسيج مجتمعنا.
نتعهد بأنه عمدا سنحدد ونناقش ونتحدى قضايا العرق والإثنية وتأثيراتها على منظمتنا ومقدمي الرعاية والأشخاص في المجتمعات التي نخدمها.
تحسين تنوع القوى العاملة لدينا لمقدمي الرعاية لتعكس بشكل أفضل المجتمع الذي نخدمه.
خلق ثقافة سلامة نفسية لضمان ليتمكّن كل فرد ليصبح شخصه الأكثر واقعية وأصالة.
الالتزام بالاستماع والتعلم والسعي إلى الفهم من أجل إحداث تغيير إيجابي مستدام ومؤثر.
الاعتراف بأن العنصرية يمكن أن تكون في اللاوعي أو الغير مقصود ، وأن تحديد العنصرية كمسألة لا يعني تلقائيًا أن المتورطين عنصريون أو ينوون إحداث تأثير سلبي.
تعامل بنشاط مع الصدمة والأذى لمقدمي الرعاية لدينا الذين تأثروا بالعنصرية أو السلوك العنصري.
تحدي أنفسنا لفهم وتصحيح أوجه عدم المساواة ، حيث نكتسب فهمًا أفضل لأنفسنا ومنظمتنا.

من خلال هذه الإجراءات الهادفة ، نلتزم بتقدير التنوع وتعزيز بيئة اندماج حيث ندعم جميع مقدمي الرعاية لدينا ونخدم جميع جيراننا بحب وامتياز، في أفعالنا وأقوالنا.

反种族主义声明

克里斯提护理（ChristianaCare）致力成为一个反种族主义组织。这种承诺反映在我们组织的价值观和行为中，并贯彻于我们的政策、计划和实践中。

我们决心在我们组织和社区的整个生活和文化中采取行动，消除种族主义。我们必须一起：

认识到种族主义会造成健康差异和伤害。
致力于在我们服务的所有社区中促进健康平等。
检查种族主义应超出个体行动的范畴，因为种族主义根植于我们的社会结构中。
宣誓要有目的地确定、讨论和挑战种族和民族问题，及其对我们组织、护理工作者和我们所服务社区中人们的影响。
改善护理工作者队伍的多样性，以便更好地反映我们所服务的社区。
建立一种心理安全文化，以确保每个人都有能力成为最真诚、最真实的自我。
致力于倾听、学习和寻求理解，以创造有影响力的、可持续的积极变化。
认识到种族主义可能是无意识或无意的，并且将种族主义视为一个问题并不自动意味参与者就是种族主义者或有意造成负面影响。
积极解决受种族主义或种族主义行为影响的护理工作者的创伤和伤害。
挑战自我以理解和纠正不平等现象，以便更好的了解我们自己和我们的组织。

通过这些目的明确的行动，我们承诺珍视多样性，并营造包容的环境，因为我们支持所有的护理工作者，并通过我们的言行以爱心和卓越为所有邻居服务。

We Embrace Diversity and Show Respect to Everyone

DiverseAbilities

As a disability-friendly organization, ChristianaCare is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and accessible to all caregivers, including those with disabilities. We recognize that individuals with disabilities may require accommodations to perform their duties and to fully engage in our organization. We are committed to providing such accommodations as necessary to ensure that everyone can work to the best of their abilities.

We strive to promote an environment that will allow our caregivers with disabilities to feel safe when discussing their needs and self-identifying. Additionally, we have equipped our leaders with the tools to answer your questions and facilitate these discussions in the most secure way possible.

LGBTQ+ Community

ChristianaCare actively works towards creating a culture of belonging. We welcome and support all of our caregivers, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prioritize educating our organization about LGBTQ+ experiences and promoting policies to protect our caregivers from discrimination, harassment and bias. This commitment extends beyond the workplace and into our communities, where we advocate for equal rights and opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about our Pride celebrations.

Veterans & Active-Duty Personnel

We are committed to supporting our nation's veterans and active-duty personnel by recognizing the valuable skills and experience that they bring to the workplace. We understand that veterans may face unique challenges transitioning from military service to civilian employment, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is enabled to thrive.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect caregivers who have a common interest or bond with one another. ERGs are grassroots groups formed by employees across all demographics: race, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, education, geography, military status, occupation, health care field, etc.

ERG members are volunteers who work to accomplish the goals set forth in their charter with the support of the office of Inclusion and Diversity and executive sponsor(s).

There are no membership stipulations or requirements to join any ERG. You just need to have an interest in the work. Currently, there are 11 different ERGs:

Caregiver Interfaith Alliance (CIA)

Meaningfully recognizes the range of religions, beliefs and spiritual culture expressed by caregivers and supports caregivers' observance and celebration of their respective faiths.

DiverseABILITIES

Advocates for ChristianaCare to become more aware and ultimately inclusive of persons with disabilities who are currently employed or considering employment.

First Year

The mission of First Year In is to facilitate the development of meaningful relationships and connections among new hires across ChristianaCare to help them navigate and contribute to the organization.

GOALS (Growing Our African American Leaders Systemwide)

Develops all employees to become dynamic leaders at both ChristianaCare and in their respective homes and communities. Membership offers opportunities for personal and professional development, networking and mentorship–all of which will aid in building workplace support groups and a nurturing and inclusive environment.

OneGeneration

The mission of the OneGeneration ERG is to bring caregivers from all generations together in a loving way to foster talent retention and to fill gaps in professional development for the up-and-coming generations at ChristianaCare.

Physicians Diversity Alliance (PDA)

Fosters an inclusive, just and affirmative environment at ChristianaCare for underrepresented physicians (including residents and fellows) and our allies.

PRIDE

Exists to support the advancement of professional work environments supporting awareness and understanding for all caregivers regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification.

Salutes!

Brings together active duty military, veterans and their allies to enjoy comradery and opportunities to give back to the community and to advocate for this group’s interests within the organization.

SAPA (South Asian Professional Alliance)

Fosters an environment for professional development, recruitment and retention for South Asian employees. Promotes an inclusive and safe work environment.

VALE! (Voicing All Latin American Experiences)

Raises awareness throughout ChristianaCare about the Latino experience with disparities, injustice, mistrust and mistreatment in health care to foster an inclusive, just and affirmative environment for underrepresented Latin American employees.

WEN (Women's Employee Network)

Established to inspire and empower professional and/or personal growth in women in a way that nurtures confidence and provides the skills and knowledge needed to achieve desired goals.