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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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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Kara Orsini replied on

the four scenarios depicted the many ways that racism can affect the workplace very well

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Mary Coulthard-Schlosstein replied on

Very well done!

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Mary Coulthard-Schlosstein replied on

Very well done!

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Mary Coulthard-Schlosstein replied on

Well done scenarios!

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Jessica Clements replied on

Practice what you Preach!!!!!! Dont say something you wouldnt want someone saying to you!

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Kimberly Mace replied on

The content here was well-done and I appreciated the fact that portions were interactive. It was nice that the video clips were short and allowed me to stay focused and really commit to the training. 

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Paul Greenough replied on

Agree, and what was particularly potent about the messaging is that it comes from colleagues and co-workers who have experienced those exact scenarios which brings a reality to the need to be aware of racial biases and microaggressions and how to be a part of the change.

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Thomas Heyne replied on

test

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Elizabeth Manocchio replied on

Realistic scenarios. Always be willing to listen.

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Britney Glover replied on

Very helpful on how to intervene when witnessing micro aggressions. 

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Flavien Marguerie replied on

I agree

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Lauren Pozerski replied on

Agreed

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Rebecca Siegel replied on

great videos

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Lauren Pozerski replied on

<p>Great!</p>

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Avery Lorio replied on

I appreciated the metaphors relating to the gardening in terms of the red and pink flowers; a powerful illustration for systemic racism. 

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Ann Conway replied on

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Andrew Naylor replied on

Insightful

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Caitlin Mattheson replied on

Good content and the materials were presented in an organized, logical manner

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Kelly Channell replied on

I thin being an bystander/upstander is one of the most important ways to defend our colleagues. 

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Bryan Stone replied on

thank you

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Kasey Daly replied on

Having the ability to watch four scenarios added a more in-depth understanding. I like how we were able to make our own decisions and see how the scenarios played out based on our choices.

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Megan Griffin replied on

I agree!

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Jill Pierson replied on

Very well put together!

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Marjorie Brunache-Depestre replied on

helpful

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Rong,M.D.,Ph.D.,M.S. Hu replied on

The training is very helpful and informative

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Joseph Karpicz replied on

agreed

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Joseph Karpicz replied on

agreed

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Sarah Koonce replied on

Well done, glad to see more training and awareness in this at work.

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Katherine Sparger replied on

Agreed

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Barbara Adjei replied on

Treat others with respect no matter how they look like.

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Kimberly Dunwoody replied on

I think the hospital should have small group discussions periodically with different cultures/races and discuss experiences. The videos were good but I think having people actually discuss their own experiences may be beneficial. 

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Molly Rosenwasser replied on

The Maya Angelou quote in the last scenario was powerful: Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.

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