QI as a Tool to Improve LGBTQ+ Healthcare Experiences and Outcomes

LECTURE SERIES
Written By Lauren Fulton

July 9th, 2024

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity information are essential parts of the demographic information necessary to provide an affirming patient experience and understand population health needs. Many healthcare providers do not understand the number of medical mistakes and poor quality of care that result for patients when we do not have this information. This talk will provide a deeper understanding of the role this information plays and how to imbed QI practices to improve patient outcomes.


Bláz Bush

With over a decade of LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare experience from care coordination and program development to education and training, Bláz Bush joined Stanford Medicine as the inaugural Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Health Program in 2022. Bláz expertly leads strategic growth for the program across the Stanford Medicine Enterprise, represents the program and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders, unifies the multidisciplinary efforts for LGBTQ+ health, develops equitable best practice curriculum and trainings, and facilitates restorative circles for students, faculty, and staff.

Lauren Fulton

I am a Creative Director and Designer with 10 years of experience. My true passion lies in helping small to medium size brands discover who they are, and how they can make an impact through design.

I work across a spectrum of mediums including UX design, web design, branding, packaging, and photography/illustration art direction. I work with start-ups and medium-sized brands from fashion to blockchain and beyond.


https://www.laurenfultondesign.com/
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