Denise Owen Basem Kerbage Ely Everill Equity Equity means that everyone is treated fairly and with respect regardless of their gender ability race or age It is about considering everyones differences so that each person receives care that meets their needs ID: 1047346
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1. Equity and Inclusion LGBTI+ SubcommitteeDenise OwenBasem KerbageEly Everill
2. Equity Equity means that everyone is treated fairly and with respect regardless of their gender, ability, race or age. It is about considering everyone’s differences so that each person receives care that meets their needs. InclusionInclusion is about valuing and respecting all individuals and celebrating differences. Inclusion occurs when everyone is supported, feels safe and has access to opportunity. We value treating everyone with respect and fairness at Monash Health.
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4. ITGWhat iSLesbianGayBisexualTransgenderIntersexQueer/QuestioningAsexual++BQAL
5. What we have achievedLGBTI+ subcommitteeIDAHOBIT celebration event – International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Intersexism & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), May 17Monash Health Staff LGBTI+ Awareness SurveyAll gender toilet projectPronoun inclusion on name badges and email signaturesUse of ‘We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment that embraces all backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, genders and abilities’lgbti@monashhealth.org email
6. What we are in the process of achievingElectronic Medical Record (EMR) & iPM Inclusive languageAwareness of name (may differ from name on medicare card)Volunteer LGBTI+ employee liaison officerLGBTI+ community catch ups Rainbow tickAdvise to Disability Action Plan Consultation Framework – Trauma informed care
7. How you can help?Be kind, be youTreat every patient, and everyone with equalityIt’s okay not to know – ask questions if you need to
8. Gender IdentitySex: Based on sex characteristics, usually assigned at birth but can change post gender reassignment surgeryGender: A person’s deeply felt internal and individual identity, may differ from sexNon-binary: An umbrella term people use to describe gender that doesn’t fit squarely into male or femaleCisgender: Someone who is not transgender or gender diverse, who identifies with the sex they were assigned at birthIntersex: a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of female or maleTransgender: A person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth.Gender Fluid: A person who prefers to remain flexible about their gender identity rather than committing to a single gender .
9. Gender SpectrumCisgender A person whose sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with their birth sex. Binary terms: Male/FemaleTransgender A person whose personal identity and gender differs from the sex assigned at birth.A Trans person may or may not use binary pronouns Non-BinaryA wide array of different identities which fall outside of the gender binary, and can be related to, or completely separate from male and female gender identities
10. Digital SystemsChange required to include pronouns and name (may differ from name on medicare card)Risk of vulnerability during transition Communication crucialAsk patientCommunicate with colleaguesDead namePoor continuity between government departments
11. PronounsExamplesMale, transman, transmaleHe/him/hisFemale, transwoman, transfemaleShe/her/her’sNon-Binary, gender fluid, pangenderThey/them/their’sAlways use they/them/theirs when in doubtImportance of pronounsDifference between Sex and Gender Mark of respectTypes of gender pronounsUsed in much the same way as prefixes eg Mr, Mrs, Miss, MsEmbedded in language and culturePronouns in email signatures, demonstrates ally-ship
12. PRONOUN PRACTISEWhen in Doubt1. Replace she/her/hers and he/him/his with They/Them/TheirsThe Librarian at our school is great. Their manner is so lovely! They are always so helpful2. Using the persons name as the pronoun: replace she/her/hers and he/him/his with the appropriate nameLeslie the librarian at our school is lovely. Leslie is always so helpfulLeslieGender Identity: Non-binaryGender Expression: Feminine? Sometimes bordering on Androgynous?Biological Sex: Female (XX Chromosomes)Sexuality: Pansexual - their romantic interests spans across all gender identities, gender expressions and sexLeslie fell and broke their arm playing footy. Leslie’s friend Bernie rushed them to the hospital. Leslie was nervous about going to the hospital because they had some bad experiences with staff not understanding or accepting that they identified as non-binary.
13. Using They/Them/Their in the Hospital SettingA person arrived to take Leslie for their X-Ray. As the person helped Leslie into the wheelchair, they said “She will be back in about 20 minutes.” Leslie politely corrected the person and said that they use gender neutral pronouns they/them/theirs. The person with the wheelchair apologised to Leslie. When they arrived at Radiology, the person pushing the wheelchair said to the Radiologist “This is Leslie, they use gender neutral pronouns. They hurt their arm and need an X-Ray.” Once Leslie had the X-Ray, they found out that their arm was broken and they would need a cast. While Leslie was disappointed that they wouldn’t be able to play footy for a while, they were happy with the care they had received at the hospital.
14. Feeling safe & acceptedAlwaysAsk for a person’s pronouns. Most will say He/She/They. They is used heavily in the community when people are non-binary, gender fluid or genderqueer.Understand that sexuality is only one aspect of an LGBTIQA+ member’s lifeRemember the difference between sexual orientation and gender identityAdd your pronoun to your name badge and email signatureCommunicate with colleagues: pronoun and name if different from name on medicare cardNever“Out” someone. This could be for their sexuality or gender identity (trans)Ask Trans people if they have had top/bottom surgery (breast removal/implants or genitalia)Use a Tran’s person’s “dead name” – the name they had in the gender were assigned. Use the word transvestite. Use the word ‘tranny’. Use trans/transgender insteadUse the word hermaphrodite. Use intersex insteadStare or treat patients like ‘interesting cases’Share negative opinion
15. LGBTI+ Subcommittee Consumer AdvisorAnelyse Everill “Ely”Consumer advisor at Monash HealthMember of the following committeesGender clinicLBGTQI+Gender EquityChef, Hospitality Management TrainerReside on a 10 acre property in S/W Victoria with 4 dogs, 2 ex race horses and 12 sheep
16. Ely’s Lived ExperienceMy transition historyChanges in gender diverse diagnosis and treatmentChanges in compliance for gender reassignment surgeriesGender diverse presenting to emergency medical careProblems gender diverse community have when being examined and having medical diagnosisCross pollination of electronic databases/autofill formsSocial media misinformation creating conscious bias
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18. Q&AJudgement Free Remember to send your queries to lgbti@monashhealth.org