Ohio State medical school mandates DEI training for rehab staff.
EXCLUSIVE: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Implements Diversity Training for Rehabilitation Services Staff
The rehabilitation services department at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is now required to undergo diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training, according to internal documents obtained by medical watchdog group, Do No Harm.
According to an internal memo, the university medical center is requiring all staff in the rehabilitative services department to attend a workshop on “DEI Foundations” or “Implicit Bias” during fiscal 2024. The memo was obtained by Do No Harm and shared exclusively with the Washington Examiner.
The DEI training workshops, conducted over Zoom, are available until June 2024. Staff members are expected to register in advance.
DEI Foundations Workshop: Redefining Core Concepts
The “DEI Foundations” workshop aims to provide a reset on the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion for individuals and teams. Through personal reflection and reframing the work around justice, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity to discuss the current state of DEI and shape its future.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Wexner Medical Center to inquire about the consequences of not completing the training. However, a spokesperson for the medical center declined to comment on the memo.
Laura Morgan, a program manager at Do No Harm, expressed concerns about the impact of mandatory DEI training on patient care. She stated, “The Ohio State University continues to show its commitment to the DEI doctrine by mandating these courses for the rehab professionals at the Wexner Medical Center. The time required to complete one of the hour-long courses is scheduled as ‘protected time’ for the therapists. This means Wexner is taking time away from delivering care to patients in favor of promoting the rhetoric that courses like this promote as fact. These healthcare professionals and their patients deserve respect and care from OSU and the Wexner Medical Center, not more ideological nonsense.”
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