About
Psychological safety is the ability to take interpersonal risks without fear of retribution. It is critical to healthy work environments and employee satisfaction. This session explores how institutional racism undermines psychological safety among Black employees in local health departments (LHDs) across the U.S., based on a qualitative study featuring firsthand accounts from Black public health professionals.
Participants will examine how identity, tenure, and organizational culture intersect to impact psychological safety and job satisfaction. The session will highlight key findings and provide actionable insights for LHDs and public health institutions to align their mission and values with practices that foster equity, inclusion, and truly safe work environments.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Define psychological safety and explain its relevance to job satisfaction within public health settings.
- Identify how institutional racism manifests and impacts Black employees in local health departments.
- Analyze the disconnect between public health mission statements and the lived workplace experiences of Black professionals.
- Explore strategies and organizational practices that promote psychological safety and equity for Black public health employees.
Continuing Education Credits
Participants are eligible to receive one continuing education credit in CHES or CPH for attending this webinar.