Diversity

As an important leadership value for ACHE, the commitment to diversity is reflected in various resources and initiatives.

ACHE provides the following resources:

Publications

• Culture Drives Excellence at Mercy (PDF), Healthcare Executive, 22:4, 2007

Education Programs

• "The Art of Building Relationships for Successful Teams and Partnerships" Seminar
• "Managing Conflict, Confrontations and Disputes" Seminar

Policy Statements

• Statement on Diversity
• "Increasing and Sustaining Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Healthcare Management"
• "Recognizing the Value of Older, Experienced Healthcare Executives"

• "Strengthening Healthcare Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities"

Research Studies

• "A Race/Ethnic Comparison of Career Attainments in Healthcare Management" Research Study
• A Comparison of the Career Attainments of Men and Women Healthcare Executives
• The Prevalence and Impact of Disability Among Healthcare Executives: 2006

Additional Resources

• Diversity Assessment Tool for Leaders (PDF)
• Support for the Institute for Diversity in Health Management