NHS pilot uses virtual reality to tackle racism and discrimination among staff
Immersive training scenarios highlight experiences of minority ethnic colleagues in health service
In one scene, a black nurse called Tunde is told by his manager that personal protective equipment (PPE) was being locked away at night to prevent its theft during night shifts, during the pandemic when ethnic minorities were more likely to work these hours.
In another, an Asian female doctor called Jasmine is dismissed by an HR manager after raising a double standard regarding requests for shift changes during the pandemic over childcare, something which her white colleagues were granted.
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By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent
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Immersive training scenarios highlight experiences of minority ethnic colleagues in health service
In one scene, a black nurse called Tunde is told by his manager that personal protective equipment (PPE) was being locked away at night to prevent its theft during night shifts, during the pandemic when ethnic minorities were more likely to work these hours.
In another, an Asian female doctor called Jasmine is dismissed by an HR manager after raising a double standard regarding requests for shift changes during the pandemic over childcare, something which her white colleagues were granted.
Continue reading...
By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent
NHS pilot uses virtual reality to tackle racism and discrimination among staff to Continue reading...
NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
