Define why work was done, objective, scope of work. State how research was done and list findings (results, conclusions, and recommendations).
- Introduction:
- Brief description of LGBTQ diversity in the workplace.
- Purpose of paper: to learn about human resource challenges in healthcare specific to LGTBQ issues; as well as understanding related employment laws.
- Research question: How can hospital human resource management develop a culture of LGBTQ inclusivity in the workplace at every level?
- Thesis statement.
- Describe the latest ruling by the Supreme Court regarding LGBT protections in the workplace.
- Discuss Civil Rights Act of 1967 and provide brief historical timeline.
- Include opposing perspectives.
- Provide statements regarding the significance of this ruling for LGBT rights. Mention other laws that are applicable to ensure nondiscrimination.
- LGBTQ healthcare providers themselves face discrimination at work.
- Provide statistics regarding percentage numbers of total work force who self-identifies as LGBTQ. Discuss the impact of homophobia and transphobia.
- Examine the link between LGBTQ patients and the impact of having a diverse staff that provides care.
- The role of senior leadership and human resources in fostering a culture of inclusivity.
- Discuss ways in which health care providers can recognize homophobia and transphobia. Elaborate on the role that HR has in developing, implementing, evaluating, reinforcing, and correcting problematic actions.
- Provide methods that can be implemented to comply with the Supreme Court ruling.
- State the implications of not complying with JCAHO as well as the legal consequences of discrimination.
- Discussion
Include implications, offer recommendations for future action or consideration, identify aspects that warrant further research or attention.
- Conclusion
- State issues that LGBT workers face and the importance of effective human resource management in mitigating negative consequences. Reiterate thesis statement.
- Mention a brief explanation of what the Supreme Court Ruling regarding LGBT protections in the workplace entails, then move on to addressing the impact that it has in patients as well as staff members, and state that it is not only important to learn about diversity in medicine but also learn how HR can intervene in practices that reflect inclusivity.
- Make a persuasive statement regarding how non-discrimination is congruent with the modern Hippocratic oath in medicine.
