Submitted by Maxine Harney on

This bystander education course will provide employees with an understanding of how interpersonal racism continues to support and maintain systemic racism. Through scenario-based learning, participants will develop skills for recognizing racial bias and confronting discrimination. An overview of related Human Resources policies and practices will be given to support employees in actively dismantling racism within Mass General Brigham.

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Ancella Roy replied on

No one is immune to biases. The important thing is to try, learn and be open to being corrected

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Adam Schwartz replied on

Very useful

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Marvin Gonzalez-Romero replied on

Amazing Content

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shquana Whittaker replied on

this training was amazing I have learn so much from it 

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Jorge Parra Torres replied on

The scenarios were very informative and well put together

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Samantha Nett replied on

I liked that we were able to see the injustices in the workplace through four different perspectives. It is hard for some to imagine what others go through if they are not in the same position themself, so this interactive setting painted a clear picture of how injustices may occur and the impacts they have on patients and employees in the hospital setting.

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Nunah Tarwoe replied on

I agree with everything that was mentioned in the videos

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Andrea Guarente replied on

I found the videos very helpful in recognizing my own bias and found myself reflecting on past interactions. Addressing racism and especially microaggressions is challenging and takes courage;  often times the offending party is not aware of the effect of their words.  It takes skill and practice to address and confront racism and I concur with prior comments that "training classes" would certainly be beneficial. 

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Victoria McClure replied on

agree

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Victoria McClure replied on

agree

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Lisa Elwell replied on

Unfortunate that these were real interactions within our institution. Very helpful reminders. 

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Mildred Velez Vega replied on

I agree

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Elaine Mok replied on

Some of these situations I have actually witnessed and this is a great reminder to everyone that they are not acceptable situations here in the workplace.

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Lizmailyn Escoto replied on

content was put together very nicely.

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Courtney Welsh replied on

Powerful lesson with important messages it brought forward. 

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Olivia Lovenstein replied on

agreed

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Rebecca Dubay replied on

It's important to create new values and attitudes and be provided with the tools to help address discrimination. 

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Rebecca Dubay replied on

content was very well presented.

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Keeley Motha replied on

agreed 

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Michelle Specht replied on

Yes I agree

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Kristen Paolucci replied on

I agree that this was well put together.  It was also helpful to see how to address a patient who is exhibiting racist behavior.  I see this far too frequently.

Kristen Paolucci replied on

Kristen Paolucci replied on

I agree that this was well put together.  It was also helpful to see how to address a patient who is exhibiting racist behavior.  I see this far too frequently.

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Jennifer Haas replied on

i agree

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Michael Groff replied on

I do believe that most everyone we work with comes at this problem with a desire to do the right thing.   

Adding a dimension of education and an opportunity for discussion is an important step forward.

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Carolyn Dorr replied on

The course was put together in an engaging and though provoking manner. Well done.

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Allison Clark replied on

Great Course. Thank you!

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Paul Ginart replied on

Helpful and insightful scenarios

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Serena McConkey replied on

agree

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Serena McConkey replied on

agree

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Serena McConkey replied on

agree

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Kristine Stache replied on

Agree

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Casandra Kay replied on

I really liked each scenarios perspective on the issue. Very well done and put together.

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Lin Wang-Meyer replied on

I think it is important for everyone to recognize and confront racism. We must all work together to dismantle racism and create a more equitable and just society.

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Maria Betancourt Rodriguez replied on

we can all work together against racism, is great to know we have the resources and know whom to turn to when needed 

Maria Betancourt Rodriguez replied on

Maria Betancourt Rodriguez replied on

we can all work together against racism, is great to know we have the resources and know whom to turn to when needed 

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Joshua Vlahakis replied on

I would be interested in seeing depictions of racism in other sectors domains, like finance, data analytics, and so forth. I would also be interested in seeing instances of racism for remote workers.

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Emily Nguyen replied on

This was a very well put-together course, and I appreciated how much time was taken to go in-depth in the situations shown.

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Maria Medina replied on

The course gave me more words and alternatives to use when presented with this situation.

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Isabella Vargas replied on

The content was very well put together and highlighted various issues that one can face within healthcare and everyday life and how we can address and combat those institutions to make the workplace and patient interactions more inclusive and meaningful.

Isabella Vargas replied on

Isabella Vargas replied on

The content was very well put together and highlighted various issues that one can face within healthcare and everyday life and how we can address and combat those institutions to make the workplace and patient interactions more inclusive and meaningful.

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Jacqueline Ciommo replied on

The content provided in these modules was incredibly well put together and really helped shed light on the systemic racial issues throughout healthcare, and really in any professional setting. I found the lessons especially helpful because they encouraged learners to consider all perspectives and be confident in their ability to stand up against injustices in professional settings where they might otherwise feel fearful of retaliation, judgment, or embarrassment. It is important that we all take the time to reflect on our own perspectives and behaviors, own our faults and previous mistakes, and take the necessary steps towards equality, advocacy, and respect in the workplace and beyond.

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