Bronson Healthcare Group’s Racial Bias in Pain Management Task Force

Through an in-depth analysis, the teams at Bronson Healthcare Group found significant gaps existed for pain management among Black laboring patients in comparison to other ethnic and racial groups. In response to this, the multidisciplinary Racial Bias in Pain Management Task Force began analyzing provider practices, system policies and patient satisfaction to identify the appropriate interventions needed for delivering equitable pain management to all laboring patients. Since its inception, the Bronson task force has been intentional about addressing inequities by collaborating with community partners, engaging stakeholders and developing educational tools for both patients and clinicians. 

“I am so honored to be part of this team,” said Sarah Taylor, RN, manager of Nursing OB Labor and Delivery. “It was initially created to decrease racial disparities in obstetric pain management, but now is looking at redefining how we care for OB patients at all stages of pregnancy. My goal is that we are leaders for the system and that we expand ideas, education, and practices within all of Bronson.” 

“Bronson believes in their mission and vision that centers around providing diverse, equitable care for all in our communities,” said Carol A. Fuller, RN, BSN, MBA, C-EFM, CENP, C-ONSQ, System Director of Nursing, Women and Children’s Services, Bronson Methodist and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. “We find an opportunity and we work together to improve it for our communities.”