On behalf of the PLTC DE&I Committee, the following represents a list of notable events for September 2022. While it is not possible to cover every event, our hope is to identify a few that might inform your clinical, supervisory, teaching, and leadership efforts in LTC and other settings where you have influence. We are also attempting to include a few upcoming webinars that relate to notable events for the month, and as always you are welcome to check out additional DE&I resources on the PLTC website.
This Month’s Pertinent DE&I Resources:
“Throw the Manual Out the Window: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of working with Latinos.” Speaker Daniel E. Jimenez, Ph.D. presents a Webinar on 9/7/2022 @ 1200 CT. Register Here.
“SAFE-Home Opioid Management Education (SAFE-HOME) in Older Adults Naloxone and Opioid Awareness.” Speakers Abigail Elmes, PharmD and Jennie Jarrett, PharmD present a Webinar on 10/5/22 @ 1200 CT. Register Here.
“Preparing Long-Term Care Staff to Meet the Needs of Aging Persons Living with A Serious Mental Health Disorder.” Speakers Victor Molinari, PhD, ABPP and John Hobday, MA, CEO and Founder of HealthCare Interactive, Inc present a webinar on 9/8/2022 @ 9am-12pm CST. Register Here.
Holidays and Observances:
The month of September is significant for being Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15/22 thru 10/15/22), National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and National Recovery Month.
September 1 – Samvatsari Parva (Jain)
September 5 – Labor Day
September 8 – Onam (Hindu)
September 11 – Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
September 11 – Grandparents Day
September 16 – Mexican Independence Day
September 17 – Rohini Vrat (Jain)
September 17 – Vishwakarma Puja (Hindu)
September 18 – International Equal Pay Day
September 20 – HeForShe (initiated by the UN to promote gender equality)
September 22 – Mabon (Wiccan)
September 23 – Indigenous People’s Day (Native American Day)
September 25-27 – Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
September 25 – Mahalaya Amavasya (Hindu)
September 26 – Navartri begins (Hindu)
Please note that from time to time, communications on behalf of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee (DE&I) may include information from other organizations or advocacy groups in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. We believe this information can help spark discussions, further the exchange of ideas and best practices, and ultimately help further PLTC’s purpose, among other goals, to provide advocacy on ethical, regulatory, organization, and public policy issues which impact individuals and professionals in long-term care. It is not intended to support or oppose any partisan political views, beliefs, or ideology.