WSHA’s third SOGI webinar, “Improving Comfort Talking about Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation,” has been rescheduled for 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday June 18. Anyone attending the session live is eligible to receive CECH credit through the California Board of Registered Nursing. You do not need to register again for this event if you had registered for the original appointment, but please update your calendar appointment to reflect the new date and time. We encourage you to share this event with your colleagues. Register here and learn more about the webinar series on the WSHA website.
Webinar description: Staff discomfort is the most frequently reported barrier to collecting patients’ self-reported sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). Registration and nursing staff must navigate responding to patient questions, providing education and diffusing tense situations. This webinar will review SOGI terms and concepts, as well as important communication strategies. Roleplay will be provided for practicing using pronouns and chosen names. Participants will also learn the importance of not misgendering patients or deadnaming (using a legal name instead of a chosen name), which causes harm and creates negative experiences. (Abby Berube)
