Katelyn Schrier

Ethics In Action: Building a Safer Healthcare Workplace

Health EN ↓ 5 episodes

Ethics in Action is a student-led research podcast by students at the University of Louisville exploring how healthcare leaders can build ethical, safe, and inclusive workplaces. Each episode breaks down real issues like professional conduct, equity, and harrassment prevention, and turns research into practical strategies for future hospital administrators. Straightforward, insightful, and focused on real-world impact, this series shows what ethical leadership looks like in action. *Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s)...

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Katelyn Schrier

Episodes

From Policy to People: Strategic Goals and Sustainable Impact 20.11.2025 7:30

Episode Notes: Final episode brings together leadership, equity, safety, and HR fairness, focusing on turning ethics into measurable strategic goals. Empowerment drives higher satisfaction, teamwork, and retention. Inclusion and professional development improve patient care and overall performance. Strategic goals must be clear, measurable, and shaped by staff input. Strong organizational culture...

Fairness by Design: Strategic Human Resource Management 20.11.2025 7:02

Episode Notes: Importance of fair, transparent HR systems in strengthening dignity, equity, and retention Role of clear, consistent policies for promotion, discipline, and performance evaluation How transparency, standardized rubrics, and measurable criteria reduce bias Use of equity audits to identify pay gaps, representation disparities, and access to development Strategic interventions: pay-equ...

Safety First: Preventing Violence in the Workplace 20.11.2025 7:03

Episode Notes: Overview of workplace violence in healthcare and why prevention is urgent Types of violence: verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation, physical assault Importance of strong, confidential reporting systems to reduce underreporting Leadership’s role in transparency, communication, and building trust Impact of annual de-escalation and conflict-management training Evidence-based practices...

Breaking Barriers: Gender Equity and Structural Inclusion 20.11.2025 7:09

Episode Notes: Episode explores gender equity and structural inclusion in healthcare workplaces. Hosts break down how leaders can address harassment, bias, and structural sexism. Covers strategies like zero-tolerance policies, confidential reporting, and bias-awareness training. Discusses inclusive hiring practices, equity audits, and mentorship programs. Highlights research showing these efforts...

Ethics at the Core: Leadership and Professional Conduct 20.11.2025 7:17

Episode Notes: Importance of ethics as the foundation of trust in healthcare How ethical leadership improves employee satisfaction, retention, and patient outcomes Daily modeling of ethical behavior: visibility, transparency, and consistent action Dangers of power imbalance and how reporting systems prevent misconduct Building psychological safety and trust within hospital teams Reflecting on bias...