Presenter: Darlene B. Murdock
MSN, BBA, RN, CNOR, CSSM, Clinical Staff RN IV, Memorial Hermann Hospital—Texas Medical Center, AORN National President-elect
Research has shown that healthcare professionals’ biases can lead to disparities in healthcare. This presentation aims to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about implicit bias and how it can impact the quality of care they provide. The presenter will share personal stories, engage participants in an exercise to explore their initial thoughts when specific individuals walk into the OR, analyze a case scenario, and lastly provide some strategies to diminish implicit bias.
