Equity & Inclusion Matter at Work & in the Community May 11, 2021 Belonging is about feeling comfortable being who you are, everywhere: at home, at your job, out and about. And that includes at the doctor’s office. Whether as a patient, health plan member, visitor or co‑worker, everyone who walks through the doors of Samaritan Health Services deserves to feel welcome and treated with respect and dignity. Demonstrating a commitment and responsibility to meeting its mission of “building healthier communities together,” Samaritan completed its inaugural Equity & Inclusion Plan in 2020. The four‑year plan was developed by Samaritan’s Equity & Inclusion Council and outlines the steps to better understand and address issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, culture, socioeconomic status, language, sexual orientation, age, spirituality and literacy. The plan reflects organizational values know as Samaritan PRIDE: Passion, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence. Another part of Samaritan’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace is by taking the steps to be named a Military Friendly Employer again in 2021. Samaritan also recognizes that work is one of the many aspects of wellness affecting a person’s quality of life. In response to widespread calls for racial justice, Samaritan has held employee focus groups and forums for open dialogue. Additionally, Samaritan encourages employees, patients and community members to seek support when they need it. Learn more about the Equity & Inclusion Plan at samhealth.org/Equity.
