Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Patients with Jeannie Gainsburg of the Savvy Ally Action

Nursing Uncensored

In this episode, we keep the allyship theme alive. This time Adrianne talks with social worker, advocate, and author of the book The Savvy Ally, Jeannie Gainsburg. Jeannie opens up about her call to allyship, what that means, and her desire to share what she has learned through her book, website, and educational videos. Join them as they open talks about creating safe spaces in healthcare for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community.
They cover topics like:
How nurses can create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people
Barriers to care in the LGBTQ+ experience
Developing trust with our patients
How we introduce ourselves and identify others
Opening the discussion with co-workers; public vs private conversations
Connecting statements as a path to education
Switching - how we can assess our own language and focus
Un-gendering Language
Mirroring Terms
The Savvy Ally: website, book, videos
Learn more about Savvy Ally Action at savvyallyaction.com
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Recorded with Zoom and edited with iMovie
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Mirror Mind - Bobby Richards
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