OHA COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU) Training Team Acknowledgements & Commitments
The Training Team acknowledges the existence of institutional and systemic barriers. These barriers have impacted every institution across our country (e.g. healthcare, financial; banking, and housing). While these barriers have been in place for a very long time, the COVID 19 pandemic, brought this issues to the forefront, especially in healthcare and public health. Recognizing that in order to break these barriers, it will take a community engaged effort, that can be a long-term process. However, as long as it takes, we here at OHA are committed to continuously quality improvement and to bring our best work forward in every way.
The CRRU Training Team is committed to: Bringing a trauma-informed approach with a lens of cultural humility to empower the public health workforce to effectively engage with communities, especially those marginalized communities that experience institutional, systemic, and structural barriers. Delivering trainings that equitably support and embrace access to quality services and programs, toward the progressive elimination of avoidable disparities. Establishing trust and a sustainable dialogue with all training partners and participants. Being a trusted and valued resource to support Oregon’s public health workforce. Offering a safe physical and virtual space to all participants, facilitators, and staff.