Dennis A. Swan | Sparrow Hospital and Health System
case for diversity across the organization. Diversity and inclusion initiatives contribute to organizational excellence and attaining performance targets which also is doing what is right for all. Our diversity and inclusion ideals are not held to meet numerical targets or avoid litigation. We seek to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives are embraced.
Can you describe your method for orienting new hires into your As a major teaching hospital, Sparrow is the clinical center of training for more than 200 culture, for enriching employees’ resident physicians in 33 different medical specialties. In addition, each year Sparrow awareness or introducing helps train more than 600 nursing students, 60 medical students and dozens of students new issues? in a variety of health care occupations. At Sparrow, all new associates go through an orientation process that includes action steps and checklists to integrate them to the organization and their department. Prior to an applicant participating in the interview process, we ask that they read and agree with our ICARE values. ICARE is an acronym for Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Imbedded in the language of the Respect value is the ability to comprehend and value diversity, inclusion and teamwork. These are essential to our organizational success. On their very first day new In 2009, Sparrow Hospital earned the nation’s most prestigious honor for nursing achievement and excellence – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet associates are introduced to our Recognition Program®. Considered the “gold standard” for nursing care in hospitals, Diversity 101 on-line course. The status as a Magnet-recognized organization is held by only about six percent of Americurriculum of this course includes ca’s hospitals. our organization’s core values, as well as important principles such states: “Treat others in a manner become more aware of, and demonstrate an individual commitment as our Platinum Rule, a philosophy that is meaningful to them.” of service that goes beyond the Throughout an associate’s career, to, diversity and inclusion. These Golden Rule. The Platinum Rule we offer many opportunities to include training programs, team 36
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