NEW
YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the
12th year in a row, NYU Langone Health has been named an
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in recognition of its commitment
to providing high-quality, comprehensive care for all patients and
a safe, supportive environment for employees. NYU Langone earned
this designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the
nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group, which released the
16th iteration of its Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)
today.
Of the record 1,065 healthcare facilities that participated in
the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process, NYU Langone was one of
just 384 that received the top score of 100, earning the "LGBTQ+
Healthcare Equality Leader" designation.
"There are so many people at NYU Langone that are advocating for
patients every day and making pathways to help our system be more
aware and inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community," said Nancy Sanchez, Executive Vice President and Vice
Dean for Human Resources at NYU Langone Health.
"I have never been prouder to work here and my biggest wish is
that everyone, both staff and patients, know how much work has been
done, progress made, and what the future holds within our
healthcare system," said Kevin T.
Moore, DNP, RN, assistant director of LGBTQ+ clinical
services for NYU Langone.
Across the system, NYU Langone provides all patients with
thoughtful care that is specific to each individual's needs. Tisch
Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion, NYU Langone
Hospital—Brooklyn, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Hassenfeld
Children's Hospital, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, and the
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone have all been previously
recognized and were honored again this year for advancing care for
LGBTQ+ patients. Hassenfeld was one of only four children's
hospitals in New York state
recognized as leaders.
About NYU Langone's Performance on the Healthcare
Equality Index Report
The Healthcare Equality Index is a benchmarking tool and
resource that promotes equitable care by systematically evaluating
and certifying health systems on their policies, programs, and
sense of responsibility for LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and
employees.
The index evaluates and scores healthcare facilities on detailed
criteria falling under four central pillars:
- Foundational policies and training in LGBTQ+ patient-centered
care
- LGBTQ+ patient services and support
- Employee benefits and policies
- Patient and community engagement
"The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's HEI recertification is
not so easy to continue to attain and, rightly so, they make it
more and more challenging for systems to prove their allyship with
their LGBTQ+ staff, patients, and families," Moore said.
Media Inquiries:
Casey
Nicholl
646-983-4920
casey.nicholl@nyulangone.org
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