Kaleida Health Corporate Policy And Procedure Manual

In 2015, the United States Supreme Court determined in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex couples have a Constitutional right to marry nationwide.

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Any business that provides benefits based on marriage to an employee's different-sex spouse must now provide marital benefits to an employee's same-sex spouse. HRC’s annual review of summary plan documents via the Corporate Equality Index reveals gaps updating the definition of “spouse” for the purposes of defining eligible dependents across benefit plans. Plans submitted in the 2016 survey included references to the “Defense of Marriage Act” (ruled unconstitutional in the United States v.

Windsor in 2013) as well as language that would define a “spouse” as an opposite-sex spouse only. Such language is out of step with the current law, post-Windsor and post-Obergefell, and should be updated to ensure clear access for all legally wed couples, both same and different-sex. To receive credit, your facility must: Have the health insurance contract definition of spouse include same-sex spouses as well as different-sex spouses. “Legally married spouse” (or variations of this) will also count. Examples: • See Southampton Hospital’s clearly defines “spouse” as either a same or different-sex partner.

• In the eligibility guidelines of Indiana University Health’s it is required that dependents of legal spouses and domestic partners are eligible to receive medical care coverage as long as they submit the same documentation proof as different-sex spouses. To receive credit your facility must: Have the same requirements for same and different sex spouses. Examples: • Rush Health’s includes dependents of same-sex spouses or domestic partners in its description of those eligible for medical coverage. The Guide also requires the same documentation to verify dependents of same-sex and different-sex spouses and domestic partners. • Oregon Health & Science University’s asks for the proof of relationship documentation for both same-sex and different-sex spouses and domestic partners.

To receive credit, your facility must: Have the 2017 benefits documentation clearly indicate that unmarried domestic partners are eligible for healthcare benefits. Resources: Learn more about why HRC strongly recommends continued provision of domestic partner benefits. From the HEI 2017 for more information.

Examples: • Rush Health’s includes dependents of same-sex spouses or domestic partners in its description of those eligible for medical coverage. • Oregon Health & Science University’s documents eligibility for both same-sex and different-sex spouses and domestic partners. To receive credit, your facility must: Have equal health coverage for transgender individuals available in at least one firm-wide available plan without exclusion for medically necessary care that meets the following baseline criteria: • Insurance contract explicitly affirms coverage • Plan documentation is readily available to employees and clearly communicates inclusive insurance options to employees and their eligible dependents • Benefits available to other employees must extend to transgender individuals.

Where available for employees, the following benefits should all extend to transgender individuals, including for services related to transgender transition (e.g., medically necessary services related to sex reassignment): • Short term medical leave • Mental health benefits • Pharmaceutical coverage (e.g., for hormone replacement therapies) • Coverage for medical visits or laboratory services • Coverage for reconstructive surgical procedures related to sex reassignment Resources: • Read this piece from the HEI 2017 on and the related new scoring criteria for the HEI 2019. • We encourage you to review HRC’s for a wide range of resources and best practices for employer transgender inclusion. The Toolkit includes HRC’s best practice advice for implementing transgender inclusive policies (including sample policies) and practices as well as guidance for implementing transgender inclusive healthcare benefits. • Visit our comprehensive resources page on to learn about businesses already addressing the discrimination faced by transgender employees, how to find out if your health insurance discriminates, and how to make health insurance plans transgender-inclusive, along with accompanying case studies. • Read HRC’s White Paper on. • The are the most widely recognized standards of practice in transgender healthcare. The WPATH Standards of Care have been recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association and the National Association of Social workers, as well as in numerous psychiatric textbooks.

It is often said that when a person transitions gender, everyone around them transitions along with them. In other words, a workplace transition involves change not only for the employee but also for their manager, colleagues and clients.

Business leaders know the importance of proper planning, communication and training in implementing successful organizational change. A successful gender transition is no different. A little planning can go a long way to ensuring a successful outcome for all involved — the transitioning employee, managers, colleagues and clients/customers. Gender transition guidelines, a written set of guidelines to manage an on-the-job gender transition, outline protocols for gender transitions that clearly delineate responsibilities and expectations of transitioning employees, their supervisors, colleagues and other staff. Resources: • Review HRC’s for best practices for transitioning employees, managers and HR representatives and more. • See our page on to learn more about organizational protocols for gender transitions that should include guidance on restroom and facilities access, dress code and internal recordkeeping that fully recognize an employee's full-time gender presentation and maximize privacy for the employee. • Review HRC’s to better accommodate transgender employees.

• See the by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration which addresses why restroom access is a health and safety matter. • See the from the Office of Personnel Management. This guidance would apply to all Veterans Health Administration facilities.

Examples: • See Yale-New Haven Hospital’s which includes a statement of confidentiality, right to privacy statement, and more. • In their facility’s HR Manual, Boston Children’s Hospital’s outlines steps for a safe and non-discriminatory workplace. • City of Hope National Medical Center’s reviews the importance of proper pronoun use and employees’ right to privacy among other important best practices. • The at Legacy Health defines relevant terminology and delineates a successful transition plan for employees and managers alike. Additional Support for LGBTQ Employees. Resources: • Visit our comprehensive page on to learn about the different types of groups organizations have, the objectives of such groups, see example established employee resource groups, and more information on establishing an employee group or expanding your existing group. Examples: • See Oregon Health and Science University brochure for, an OHSU sponsored LGBT employee resource group.

• See Henry Ford Health System’s. • See Contra Costa Regional Medical Center’s LGBT Employee Resource Group. • Northwell Health National Coming Out Day while also promoting their employee resource group and HEI participation. Resources: • See our page on to learn more about asking these questions and why anonymity is so important to employees who disclose their LGBTQ status.

• Read the Williams Institute publication to learn more about why collecting this data is important, what questions to ask, and how and where to ask them. Examples: • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s internal recorded sexual orientation, current gender, and sex assigned at birth. • See the demographic information collected by AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in their. • See how Howard Brown Health Center asked their employees about their. Resources: • Some example questions for this survey might be (but are not limited to): • Does this organization value differences in age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and race or ethnicity? Measure level of agreement and rating scale. • Are diverse people (differences in race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity etc.) treated fairly at this organization?

• Do all staff members have an equal opportunity for promotion regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic background, national origin, or disability? • Have you personally witnessed or experienced discriminating behavior at work, on the basis of some diversity-related characteristic in the past twelve months? • Identify the type of discrimination that occurred, including sexual orientation and gender identity as an option. • For more example questions, and a comprehensive review of the workplace climate for LGBTQ people, see our detailing how LGBTQ identity surfaces and unfolds in the workplace, and how organizations can identify and address opportunities to improve climate and drive up performance and retention. Examples: • Mountain Park Health Center’s records employees various responses to demographic questions, including gender identity, sexual orientation, as well as questions about organizational diversity, inclusion and cultural competency. • See the questions asked by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in.

These questions could easily be asked of all staff members. • This helps Boston Children’s Hospital garner vital data to improve employees’ experiences, as well as patients and their families. Resources: Some LGBTQ holidays your facility might celebrate include (but are not limited to): • International Transgender Day of Visibility Observed each year on March 31st to celebrate the courage it takes to live openly and authentically while also recognizing the leadership of transgender and gender nonconforming trail blazers who have led the charge in the fight for equality. Fritz 6 Computer Chess Program Iso To Mkv. • LGBTQ Pride Month Occurs annually during the month of June (although Pride celebrations may be held during other times of the year). Pride is a time when many cities and towns host Pride parades, movie screenings, symposia, and more to celebrate LGBTQ history and identities. • Celebrate Bisexuality Day Falls on September 23rd annually as a day to recognize and celebrate the bisexual community.

• LGBT History Month in October Celebrates the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender icons. The month provides role models, builds community and makes the civil rights statement about the LGBTQ community’s national and international contributions. • National Coming Out Day Occurs on October 11th every year as a day to celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or as an ally. • Spirit Day Observed annually on October 16th where millions of people wear purple to stand against bullying and show their support for LGBTQ youth. • Transgender Day of Remembrance Occurs annually on November 20th as an opportunity for communities to come together and mark the passing of transgender and gender-variant individuals—or those perceived to be transgender—who have been murdered because of hate. Examples: • VA Central Texas Veterans Health Care System created to promote their Pride celebration event.

• NYC Health and Hospitals – North Central Bronx held before they attended New York City Pride. • For Pride month, VA Minneapolis Health Care System promoted presentation to discuss LGBTQ issues in the workplace. • VA Robley Rex Medical Center’s to celebrate their Leader designation to celebrate Pride. • View Anderson County Hospital’s with cupcakes to celebrate LGBT History Month.

• Clinical staff at Crittenton Children’s Center created an interactive presentation at their event to celebrate LGBT History Month. • Northwell Health National Coming Out Day while also promoting their employee resource group and HEI participation. To receive credit, your facility must: Demonstrate how hiring efforts are proactively LGBTQ inclusive. Simply having an employment non-discrimination statement that includes “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” posted on job descriptions or career website does not count for this criterion, however, it does count for publicly communicating you employment non-discrimination policy.

Resources: Organizations can target potential LGBTQ employees in a variety of ways: Job postings are sent to LGBTQ organizations and/or print/online LGBTQ publications • For more information on LGBTQ-inclusive hiring and recruitment, visit our webpage detailin and LGBTQ-specific job sites. • Northwell Health utilized an LGBTQ job search to recruit for open positions. • See an example of a from the VHA.

Organization has hiring/recruitment brochure explicitly targeting LGBTQ people • See Truman Medical Center’s on their commitment to LGBT community, highlighting the LGBT employee benefits at their facility. • VA Palo Alto Healthcare System has an. • View Oregon Health & Science University’s as an example of LGBTQ inclusive hiring materials. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s LGBT employment program also has an that emphasizes their diversity and inclusion of LGBT employees. Organization attends LGBTQ job fairs • See our page on to find recruitment or career events with a national focus.

You can also reach out to your local LGBTQ community center to see if there is an LGBTQ job fair in your area. • MetroHealth hosted a at their facility to recruit prospective talent in northeast Ohio.