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AHIMA Diversity Management Task Force
We have all at one time or another expressed the sentiment, "Thankfully,
we're all not alike!" That actually is our recognition of diversity, in
its many guises. Racial, physical, gender, religious, orientation and
social diversity are only some of the differences we encounter and with
which we interact. In an effort to raise awareness and highlight diversity
among the AHIMA membership, a Diversity Task Force was appointed and began
its charge at the beginning of 2000.
The goals of the task force are to promote and encourage diversity in
our profession by analyzing data, recommending promotional activities,
identifying ways to improve networking, and considering how to provide
mentoring and role models for leadership development. Efforts to accomplish
these goals provided the opportunity to develop the AHIMA Diversity Management
Program. Though the Program—a program that we will encourage each
component association to emulate—is still in it's early stages, it
is a "living" model that is designed to grow and change in sync with our
Association.
Our focus for 2001 will be on recruiting students, securing access to
leadership skill training materials for AHIMA members, and providing support
for CSA diversity management efforts. Communication will be the main vehicle
for increasing diversity awareness and visibility. A brochure, AHIMA
Diversity Management Program, is the initial communication product
of the Task Force efforts. We look forward to your comments regarding
this premier edition.
The brochure also contains suggestions for what you can do to celebrate
and promote diversity. We encourage you to take these ideas to your next
association meeting for discussion.
Together, let's celebrate diversity!
Donna Fletcher, MPA, RHIA
Chair, Diversity Task Force
Linda Kloss, MA, RHIA
Executive Vice President and CEO
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