The Power of Storytelling: Engaging Palliative Care Teams in Health Equity
Seattle Children’s Hospital CAPC Member
Summary
The Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Seattle Children's Hospital integrated health equity into its everyday practice by incorporating equity-focused discussions into clinical and team workflows. The team reviews patient cases during daily rounds with attention to factors that may affect equitable care delivery and dedicates time during monthly interdisciplinary meetings to explore equity and access challenges through case-based discussions. To further support this work, the team partners with the institution's Center for Diversity and Health Equity, Cultural Navigation Program, and Interpreter Services to help identify and address barriers affecting patients and families.
Project Team
Arika Moore, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-C
Director, Bioethics and Palliative Care
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Jennifer Cobelli Kett, MD, MA
Medical Director of Bioethics and Palliative Care
Seattle Children’s Hospital
