Start Date

6-10-2021 9:00 AM

End Date

6-10-2021 10:30 AM

Type of Work

Poster

Description

Objective The objective of this project was to raise awareness of health/social topics by having meaningful conversations through virtual book club discussions. The goal is to address issues surrounding health disparities and diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)concerns within the community.

Methods CME/Library team partnered with public library to select diverse health topics and books using NNLM Reading Club list. A plan was created to host multiple educational formats of virtual book club. The educational formats developed were (1) traditional virtual book club, (2) CME speaker in conjunction with book club, documentary screening, and panel discussion and (3) book club with physicians to add health education to discussions. In the planning process, the frequency of sessions and length of time was determined. Survey monkey and Zoom was used to collect registrations and evaluations.

Results Survey monkey results were collected for all sessions. All participates reported they had never participated in a book club activity before. A few of the participant comments included making an impact when you are not in a position to change policy, networking with one another in a safe environment, and increasing awareness of racial disparities in health care. Attendees were very impressed with film and panel discussion, commenting on frankness of conversation.

Conclusions Due to global pandemic and a season of social unrest, these educational formats provided were timely and beneficial to participants. Changing from in person to virtual proved to be a positive outcome for the library/CME team. The documentary screening and panel discussion that accompanied the speaker and book discussion added value to bringing awareness of health disparities. These virtual book clubs and speakers paved the way to having uncomfortable conversations in our organization. The library/CME team looks forward to partnering with experts and continuing virtual book clubs.

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Evolution of a Virtual Book Club: transforming workplace culture through book clubs

Objective The objective of this project was to raise awareness of health/social topics by having meaningful conversations through virtual book club discussions. The goal is to address issues surrounding health disparities and diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)concerns within the community.

Methods CME/Library team partnered with public library to select diverse health topics and books using NNLM Reading Club list. A plan was created to host multiple educational formats of virtual book club. The educational formats developed were (1) traditional virtual book club, (2) CME speaker in conjunction with book club, documentary screening, and panel discussion and (3) book club with physicians to add health education to discussions. In the planning process, the frequency of sessions and length of time was determined. Survey monkey and Zoom was used to collect registrations and evaluations.

Results Survey monkey results were collected for all sessions. All participates reported they had never participated in a book club activity before. A few of the participant comments included making an impact when you are not in a position to change policy, networking with one another in a safe environment, and increasing awareness of racial disparities in health care. Attendees were very impressed with film and panel discussion, commenting on frankness of conversation.

Conclusions Due to global pandemic and a season of social unrest, these educational formats provided were timely and beneficial to participants. Changing from in person to virtual proved to be a positive outcome for the library/CME team. The documentary screening and panel discussion that accompanied the speaker and book discussion added value to bringing awareness of health disparities. These virtual book clubs and speakers paved the way to having uncomfortable conversations in our organization. The library/CME team looks forward to partnering with experts and continuing virtual book clubs.