Training content must include, but is not limited to, one of the following topics:

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(i) Information on implicit bias, equitable access to health care, serving a diverse population, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and cultural sensitivity.

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(ii) Strategies to remedy the negative impact of implicit bias by recognizing and understanding how it impacts perception, judgment, and actions that may result in inequitable decision-making, failure to effectively communicate, and result in barriers and disparities in the access to and delivery of healthcare services.

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(iii) The historical basis and present consequences of implicit biases based on an individual’s characteristics.

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(iv) Discussion of current research on implicit bias in the access to and delivery of health care services.

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Training must include strategies to reduce disparities in access to and delivery of health care services and the administration of pre-and post-test implicit bias assessments.

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Acceptable sponsors of this training include any of the following:

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(i) Training offered by a nationally-recognized or state-recognized health-related organization.

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(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.

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(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved by any board created under article 15 of the code, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, except under part 188 of the code, MCL 333.18801 to 333.18838, for initial licensure or registration or for the accumulation of continuing education credits.

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(iv) Training offered by an accredited college or university.

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(v) An organization specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.

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Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:

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(i) A teleconference or webinar that permits live synchronous interaction.

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(ii) A live presentation.

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(iii) Interactive online instruction.