Diversity

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers addresses decolonizing social work

Posted In: Cultural Competence, Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Implicit Bias in Reg,

Sep 27

The new edition of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers Connection magazine focuses on decolonization. From the registrar: "We must recognize...

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Georgia: teacher regulator to remove terms "diversity," "inclusion"

Posted In: Diversity, Education & Training,

Jul 12

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has voted to remove what they call "ambiguous terms" such as "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion"...

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Engineers and Geoscientists BC releases Guide for Inclusive Practices

Posted In: Diversity,

May 11

The Guide to Inclusive Practices is a new resource that provides direction for volunteers, registrants and Engineers and Geoscientists BC staff in...

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New skills component for psychology licensing exam

Posted In: Diversity, Examination Issues, Implicit Bias in Reg,

May 4

The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards has announced that, effective by January 1, 2026, both the knowledge and skills portions...

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Issues influencing Law Society of Ontario bencher elections

Posted In: Administration, Diversity,

Feb 22

Several issues are at hand for the 2023 Law Society of Ontario bencher elections. One slate of candidates intends the focus of the LSO to be on its...

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Canadian Bar Association report on Access to Justice for Trans People

Posted In: Diversity, Education & Training, Research,

Feb 22

A report from the Canadian Bar Association indicates that trans people face a disproportionate numbr of legal problems and are less likely to...

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Research: full NP scope leads to greater workforce diversity

Posted In: Diversity, Research, Scope of Practice,

Feb 14

Research from West Virginia University shows that states with full practice authority for nurse practitioners tend to have greater workforce...

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US Health Organizations statement on DEI

Posted In: Administration, Compliance & Discipline, Continuing Competence, Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Education & Training, Implicit Bias in Reg, Reducing Barriers to,

Feb 2

Five US healthcare organizations (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Assocaition, Braylock for His Kingdon...

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UK: consultation on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Standards of Practice,

Nov 2

The Professional Standards Authority in the UK has opened a consultation on a new Standard on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to be added to its...

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Professional Standards Authority: "Safer Care for All" report

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Regulatory Reform, Transparency, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Sep 7

The Professional Standards Authority in the UK has just published "Safer Care for All: Solutions from professional regulation and beyond," a...

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Racism in Nursing Report

Posted In: Administration, Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Reports on Professions,

Aug 18

The American Nurses Association's National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing has released their foundational report, exploring how racism...

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American Nurses Association Racial Reckoning Statement

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Implicit Bias in Reg,

Aug 10

The Membership Assembly of the American Nurses Association has unanimously approved the Racial Reckoning Statement, which "sets the course for the...

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