YCSC Grand Rounds: Ghosts in the Chart
Yale Child Study Center
Session Description
Following a "Health Equity Rounds" (HER) format, adapted from a structure used at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) that focuses on how racism, other forms of discrimination, and implicit bias affect patient care, this session will explore how chart artifacts and implicit bias can impact patient care. The objectives of this session are to:
- Introduce the HER format
- Explore historical context for bias in child welfare, behavioral health, and HER practices
- Explore possible solutions to combat bias in the context of the case
Continuing Education
This session is approved for Continuing Education Credit (CEC) by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, and Licensed Psychologist Licensure renewal. This session also meets the requirement for cultural competence. Additional information and instructions for earning CEC for this session will be provided at the live event.
YCSC Grand Rounds are reviewed for eligibility for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits on an annual basis and most lecture-style sessions are approved for the year. Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Individual event designation details are provided at applicable live events.
YCSC Grand Rounds sessions are typically presented in the Cohen Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays from September through June, with a live stream available via Zoom. Internal participants are encouraged to attend sessions in person. Recordings are posted on-line as soon as they are available. Compassionate Care Rounds are not recorded to maintain confidentiality.