Diversity and Inclusion

The Community Advisory Council on Inclusion and Diversity (CACID) explores how to define diversity, inclusion and cultural competency as a common language for UC San Diego Health System, so that it meets compliance regulations, as well as the needs of staff, patients and their families, and community members. CACID meets quarterly and makes recommendations to leadership.

Objectives

• Open Communication – Provide a forum for community stakeholders to discuss issues of importance related to UC San Diego Health System’s interactions with diverse audiences.
• Community Interaction – Explore opportunities for UC San Diego Health System to expand its reach and relationships with the broader community to promote health education and awareness, and collaborative relationships.
• Programmatic Support – Provide insight and perspective to UC San Diego Health System’s staff related to development of culturally competent programs and services. Vision UC San Diego Heath System will strive to provide the highest level of cultural competency in all interactions with staff, patients and families, and the community.

Vision

UC San Diego Health System will strive to provide the highest level of cultural competency in all interactions with staff, patients and families, and the community.

Mission

UC San Diego Health System and its stakeholders will foster greater understanding among people of diverse backgrounds and cultures by promoting open communication, community interaction and programmatic support.

Participation in Local and National Organizations

• Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego County
• San Diego Black Nurses Association
• San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses

UC San Diego Health Science’s Diversity Staff Association promotes knowledge about different communities that form our unique employee base. Every spring, the group organizes a diversity celebration at UC San Diego Medical Center and UC San Diego Thornton Hospital. In addition, the association hosts panel discussions with representatives from various community groups to promote understanding.

Awards and Achievements

UC San Diego Health System received the Urban League of San Diego County’s 2011 Corporate Diversity Award given to a corporation that has made a significant contribution to the ideals of diversity through community engagement, social responsibility and employment practices.

 FY11 (June)
    UC San Diego Health System

Ocotober 2011