Which is the best strategy the nurse manager should include when working to reduce health care disparities on a medical-surgical unit?

A) Less diverse workforce
B) Increase interpreter availability
C) Authoritarian leadership
D) Annual staff training

Health Care Disparities

Differences in access, quality, and outcomes of healthcare among populations, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.

Increase Interpreter

Enhancing the availability or capability of individuals who convert spoken or sign language from one language to another to facilitate communication.

Diverse Workforce

A workforce comprised of individuals of varying gender, age, ethnicity, culture, and other characteristics that differentiate one person from another.