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Hospital Decision-Making Policies
The GLBT community is providing care for friends and loved ones at a higher rate than the general population. At the same time, our community is faced with barriers in the healthcare industry that can make the circumstances of care giving even more stressful. Healthcare agencies must ensure that their decision-making policies are inclusive of the GLBT community.Hospital Visitation Policies
Due to a lack of relationship recognition for same-sex couples, the GLBT community is faced with barriers in the healthcare industry that can make the circumstances of care giving even more stressful.Healthcare agencies must ensure that their visitation policies are inclusive of the GLBT community.
Take Action: Healthcare Equality Index
Wherever people seek healthcare — be it in a hospital, nursing home or community clinic — they deserve equal treatment. Show your commitment to non-discrimination and creating a welcoming environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families. Help us spread the word about this project.
Patient Non-Discrimination Policies
Implementing a patient non-discrimination policy that includes both "sexual orientation" and "gender identity and/or expression" is a crucial step in assuring fair and equitable treatment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients. This section discusses patient non-discrimination policies and provides examples of GLBT-inclusive policy language.
Healthcare Equality Index: How to Participate
The Healthcare Equality Index measures how equitably hospitals in the United States treat their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients and employees. The index focuses on five main policy categories: patient non-discrimination; hospital visitation; decision making; cultural competence training; and employee services and benefits. This article explains the steps involved in getting a hospital rated.
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