A small change in supplies at Duke Health is making a big statement to patients – we see you. Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) providers can now order bandages in a range of skin tones. This new option draws less attention to an injury or post-procedure covering, and more importantly, it supports an inclusive environment.
Led by the PDC’s Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Erica Taylor and PDC Fellows Addison Newman and Ellice Mae Sanchez to make patients feel more included and “seen” when visiting our clinics, the bandages are available for ordering now. “We have high-level strategies, short-term goals, longitudinal plans, and everything in between. With this initiative, we wanted patients to know, above everything else, we are considering them in the decisions we make day-to-day. This includes reviewing our bandage inventory,” said Erica Taylor, MD, MBA, associate chief medical officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion with the PDC. “This is one tangible demonstration of how it matters to us that our patients are represented in the operations of our clinics.”
Clinics can purchase skin tone bandages from Buy@Duke (click Buy@Duke tab). Read more here.