Awards
OHSU: A Leader in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Healthcare Equality
OHSU was recognized in 2011 and 2012 as a Leader in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. The Healthcare Equality Index confirms that OHSU policies and practices meet and/or exceed the criteria for inclusion in the survey.
- OHSU’s patient’s rights policy is inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
- OHSU’s visitation policy grants same-sex couples (partners/spouses/significant others) the same access as different-sex couples and next-of-kin.
- OHSU’s visitation policy grants same-sex parents the same access as different-sex parents for visitation of their minor children.
- OHSU provides cultural competency training that addresses healthcare issues related to the LGBT community.
- OHSU’s employment non-discrimination policy is inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Healthcare Equality Index 2012
OHSU: Serving and Engaging LGBT Patients, Employees and Students
