Assignment:
Cultural competency is extremely important in health care, as the consumers we serve come from diverse backgrounds. Inpatient and outpatient services account for the largest sector of health care services; however, cultural competency extends to all health care sectors. It is vital that as a health care professional, we are culturally competent to provide our consumers with high-quality health care.
Test your cultural competency on all three of the test below:
Health Inclusion. (2020). Cultural competence quiz. Retrieved from https://healthinclusion.com/cultural-competence-quiz/
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. (2020). Cultural competency in nursing homes: Test your knowledge on cultural competence. Retrieved from https://www.downstate.edu/cultural-competency/test.html
The London School of International Communication. (2020). Part 1 – Cultural knowledge. Retrieved from https://www.londonschool.com/lsic/resources/intercultural-quiz/
Based on your results and research, answer the following questions in a 2- to 3-page paper:
- On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being needs improvement and 5 being exceeds expectations, rate yourself on the answers to each test, you should have three (3) ratings in total. (Note: Your personal rating does not affect your grade).
- Describe how you would improve upon your rating.
- Explain the importance of cultural competency in the U.S. health care system.
- Rationalize in detail why health care leaders play a vital role in embracing and implementing cultural competency.
*Use scholarly sources, must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Assignment Expectations
- Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your responses.
- Limit your response to a maximum of 3 pages.
Resources:
Dreachslin, J. L., Gilbert, M. J., & Malone, B. (2012). Diversity and cultural competence in health care: A systems approach.
Health Research & Educational Trust. (2013). Becoming a culturally competent health care organization. Retrieved from http://www.diversityconnection.org/diversityconnection/membership/Resource%20Center%20Docs/Equity%20of%20Care%20Report%20FINAL.pdf
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