FAQs
LGBTQ Care
We support the health of all patients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. We understand the unique health needs of the LGBTQ community, and we work hard to ensure that patients receive quality, inclusive, culturally competent care.
Is Dignity Health a Catholic? ›
Although Dignity Health is not a Catholic institution, the organization owned and operated 24 Catholic hospitals. While overall fiscal responsibility for these hospitals rests with the Board of Directors, certain reserve rights are still held by the religious orders that founded them.
What are dignity core values? ›
Dignity and Integrity – Do the right thing. Accountability – Accept responsibility for actions and attitudes. Respect – Treat one another with dignity and thoughtfullness. Collaboration – Be an active member of the team.
What eMR system does Dignity Health use? ›
We have recently upgraded our electronic medical record system to Athena! This is a great system that improves better management of our patient's preventative health appointments and screenings.
Is pride similar to dignity? ›
Dignity contains a humility and gratitude that invites people toward us. Pride often exudes an arrogance and egotism that repels people.
What did Dignity Health used to be called? ›
In 1986, two congregations of the Sisters of Mercy joined their 10 hospitals together, forming Catholic Healthcare West. In 2012, we changed our name to Dignity Health to better describe what we stand for.
What is the Dignity Health controversy? ›
Dignity Health is a lawsuit filed against a Dignity Health medical center for withholding medical care because of a patient's gender identity, amounting to sex discrimination in violation of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Who is Dignity Health owned by? ›
Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit health system committed to advancing health for all people and is dedicated to serving the common good.
What is the new name for Dignity Health? ›
CHICAGO—FEB. 1, 2019—Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) have come together as CommonSpirit Health, creating a new nonprofit Catholic health system focused on advancing health for all people and serving communities in 21 states.
What is the religious affiliation of Dignity Health? ›
What is Dignity Health's history as a faith-based system? Like many other health systems across the country, Dignity Health's history is rooted in the Catholic faith.
A healthier future for all—inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity.
Is Dignity Health part of common spirit? ›
About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health.
What is the attendance policy for dignity health? ›
Employee attendance at mandatory meetings called by Dignity Health, including in-service education meetings, will be considered time worked. Employees attending mandatory meetings on a scheduled day off will be paid at straight time or one and one-half times (1-1/2x) their regular rate, whichever rate applies.
What does life stand for in code red? ›
Your role at the fire's point of origin is to follow the L-I-F-E procedure, which stands for: (Check all that apply) - Life safety. - Initiate alarm. - Evacuate. In the case of an actual fire in the hospital, Code RED will be paged overhead.
Does Dignity Health use Epic or Cerner? ›
Dignity uses Cerner for patient charting. Teletracking is used for bed assignments.
What is the most LGBT friendly school? ›
Please click on the name of the campus to learn more specifics about their LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices.
- George Mason University. ...
- Guilford College. ...
- Northern Kentucky University. ...
- University of Louisville. ...
- WEST.
- San Diego State University. ...
- Southern Oregon University. ...
- University of Colorado at Boulder.
Is Mayo Clinic LGBTQ friendly? ›
The LGBTI MERG works with Mayo Clinic to provide a welcoming, respectful and culturally competent environment to all visitors and patients who come to Mayo Clinic.
Does Liberty Mutual support LGBTQ? ›
ERGS: Liberty Mutual Insurance's LGBTQ ERG, Pride@Liberty is marking 10 years of bringing awareness, allyship and opportunity to its workforce. Its participation level — over 5,000 LGBTQ employees and allies — speaks to the company's commitment to supporting this community all year long.
What are the Lgbtq health tech companies? ›
5 Startups Advancing LGBTQIA+ Healthcare
- Included Health. Included Health is a concierge healthcare platform that is focused on improving care equality for LGBTQIA+ employees, making finding quality, queer-friendly care easy. ...
- Plume. ...
- MyTransHealth.