A Framework for Creating Health Equity - Mount Sinai Hospital

B2c-12
LHIN Health Equity Plan, Appendix B: Response to Section 2c
Mount Sinai Hospital
Initiative
Membership on University
of Toronto Faculty of
Medicine Advisory
Committee on Equity
and Diversity
Target Population Social Determinant of Health Addressed Partnerships Activities
Medical staff and students
• Social support networks
• Education
• Employment and working conditions
• Social environments
• Health services
• Gender
• Culture
• Discrimination due to racism, homophobia, etc.
University of Toronto
Faculty of Medicine
• Adoption through Medical Advisory Committee
and staff physicians education/dissemination
of “Standards of Professional Behaviour for
Medical Clinical Faculty” as developed by this
Faculty committee
• Standards refer to role modelling, behaviour,
and absence of defined inappropriate conduct
regarding discrimination, intimidation,
harassment, boundary violations, etc.
• All physicians who are party to hospitaluniversity
affiliation agreement are bound by
these standards
Health Equity Council
Patients from marginalized
communities.
• Income and social status
• Social support networks
• Education
• Employment and working conditions
• Social environments
• Physical environments
• Health and child development
• Personal health practices and coping skills
• Biology and genetic endowment
• Health services
• Gender
• Culture
• Discrimination due to racism,
homophobia, etc.
Community healthcare
organizations and
hospitals
The mandate of the HEC is to engage in advocacy,
research, organizational change management,
community partnerships, collaboration and other
matters as requested to enhance Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion in all facets of health and wellness.