Nurses need to be culturally sensitive to provide competent care. The cumulative diversity within the healthcare workforce itself has received much less attention; yet without attending to increasing diversity in both groups, it is doubtful that efforts to improve cultural competence will be successful. One may be aware of many different cultures, but due to one’s biases, he or she will still not provide the appropriate care. In order for healthcare providers to become culturally competent they need to have the desire, skills, awareness and knowledge. Cultural competence among primary care givers is crucial to identify problems and create proper plans of care for the patient.…
Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of RHITs is expected to grow by 21% between 2010 and 2020, which is considered faster than the average for all occupations. This is due in part to the aging of the U.S. population, which is increasing demand for all types of medical services. The emergence of electronic health records is also creating new opportunities for RHITs with strong computer skills. The increasing use of electronic health records (EHRs) will continue to change the job responsibilities of health information technicians. Federal legislation provides incentives for physicians’ offices and hospitals to implement EHR systems into their practice. This will lead to continued adoption of this software in these facilities. Technicians will need to be familiar with, or be able to learn, EHR computer software, follow EHR security and privacy practices, and analyze electronic data to improve healthcare information as more healthcare providers and hospitals adopt EHR…
I agree with the statement, because CNL is a provider and manage at the point of care to individuals and associates of patients anyplace healthcare is delivered. The main and important features of CNL practice include, responsibility for assessment and enhancement of point-of-care outcomes and also sign to assess and accomplish best results. As a lateral integrator of care, CNLs work across and within the interdisciplinary and extraprofessional limits to present evidence-based practice, evaluate clinical interventions, and work in their role as co-coordinator of care.…
I am going to give you the reader, an in depth look at my future career and what Health Unit Coordinating is and how it became along with an interview from Miss Clarissa English Snow from one of the top hospitals in Pierce County, WA. This will help you understand the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator (Desk Nurse) VS. Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.…
Many health care organizations are now calling for multicultural competent health care professionals. It is suggested cultural competence is as an ethical obligation and cross -cultural skills should be placed on a level of parity with other specialized skills (2009). Within each culture exists an incredible diversity of groups and subgroups (2011). Achieving a base of knowledge for each group creates a challenge.…
According to (Leininger, 1979), Cultural competence is divided in to two categories, the first one is the organizational cultural competence which is according to the National Center of Cultural Competence should hold a defined set of values and principles to be utilized to assess, work and measure the effectiveness of the serviced communities. The second category is the individual cultural competence which referrer to all the knowledge that earned by interaction between the medical multidisciplinary team with the culture that differ from ours, in a health care setting that service multi communities.…
Indonesia has the wide number of citizen from 34 Provinces with different race, ethics, languange and beliefs. Those national heritage sometimes become an obstacle in order to deliver message situated in culture communication. For example, in case interaction from doctor to patient, when new doctor face the important problem on how to give te best service to the patient sometimes they found dificulties to deal with. According to that, the idea of ‘cultural competency’ offer the bridging system encounter the patient, health care provider and patient collaboration. Cultural competency define as the integrated action from system or professionals team and patients with behaviors, ethics and policies background to raise effective cooperation in…
N, R, & Cooper, L, A. (2005). Cultural competence: A systematic review of health care provider educational interventions. http://www.getceusnow.com/portal/file/culturalcompetencyanddiversity.htm…
1. Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals…
The importance of cultural competency when working with diverse populations in health care can affect a patients or clients overall health in a positive or negative way and also affect reputation of the doctor and the staff. In the article Cultural Competency: Values, Traditions and Effective Practices, by Carol Brannon she defines Cultural competency, as “the ability to understand and respond effectively to the cultural and linguistic needs of patients or clients”(p.2). Brannon also explains how the US is more of a “salad bowl” comparing it’s diversity to the unique ingredients of a salad rather than a “melting pot”, which demonstrates how people have different needs and requisite different kinds of treatment according to their cultures, beliefs, values, habits, etc. Being able to communicate in a positive manner and connect with patients can lead to healthier lifestyles, promote more positive attitudes towards diversity and develop policies that can benefit everyone.…
The presence of cultural competence in the health care system and what it means for the health of our diverse population, is something that should be part of the schooling for healthcare providers. Cultural Competence in the health care system is described as the ability to tend to the needs of patients through understanding their linguistic and cultural differences. Our vast, diverse population in the United States makes cultural competence in health care imperative. Without it, we cannot provide other cultures with the effective and comforting health care they need and deserve. In order for culturally diverse people to receive the proper health care they need, health care practitioners must be well versed in other cultures. Their ability…
Culture refers to behavior, attitude, inherited ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge transmitted and reinforced by members of a group. We live in a culturally diverse society. Purnell (2013) described cultural competence as having the knowledge and skills to deliver care that harmonizes the client’s cultural beliefs and practices (Blais & Hayes, 2016). As healthcare professionals, it is difficult to know and understand in depth the culture of every nationality we come into contact with while performing our duties. However, having an awareness of the cultural belief system that is prevalent in the community or region we practice will make a lot of difference in the service we render.…
In order to become a culturally aware health care workers need to accept and embrace the diversity of culture. They need to increase respectful engagement with the diversity of the population and understand and appreciate the differences, which promotes patient- centered care that respect and address the values and preferences of the diversity of the population…
Cultural competence in health care is the ability of providers and health care systems to integrate and deliver highest quality of care regardless of race and culture background. Individual values about health are shaped by their race and socioeconomic status. In order to improve patient and provider interactions they should recruit minority staff, training on cultural awareness, and knowledge about different cultures in their geographic area. These changes will take time but it will build patient trust with their provider and promote high quality health care.…
In health and social care profession, respecting a person’s culture is important for all concerned.…