Emerging Standards of Care: Cultural Competence Lori Blount‚ RN‚ BSN University of Phoenix Professor Jane Jacks October 13‚ 2014 Emerging Standards of Care: Cultural Competence The United States is often referred to as a melting pot. Cultural diversity is an inevitable reality in today’s society. We are faced with an increasingly diverse patient population and a diverse group of health care providers. Culture is a dynamic and complex phenomena that most understand as something
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class‚ age‚ religious affiliation and sexual orientation. Cultural competency is a major issue that needs to be addressed in order to in closing the disparities gap in health care. Developing cultural competency enables patients and doctors to communicate about health concerns without cultural differences hindering the conversation. Closing the Gap on Cultural Competency Cultural competence is obtaining information about cultural beliefs‚ behaviors‚ and needs and then applying that knowledge
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Analysis of the cultural framework of Norway All human beings are affixed to some form of cultural system which dictates the way they do things and how they relate to one another (Tavanti 106). These unwritten norms‚ beliefs and values are affixed firmly to a cultural framework which is a blue print that enables them to be expressed. Each community has got its own cultural framework which binds people who share a lot in common e.g. a nationality and live within a distinct boundary like for example
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After that‚ this study will analyse the importance of cultural involvement in HR practices‚ and its two main reasons‚ which is culture differentiations having significant influences in MNEs’ HR practices‚ and MNEs pursuing competitive advantage (CA) and long-term sustainability (Stone‚ Stone-Romero & Lukaszewski‚ 2007)‚ (Schuler & Jackson‚ 2001) & (Chan‚ Shaffer & Snape‚ 2004). Next‚ this paper will focus on the impacts of different cultural dimensions in specific functional HR practices in detail
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Cultural Differences COM360 December 23‚ 2013 Cultural Differences This paper will examine the differences in culture within the aspect of the film The Princess and the Frog. The cultural aspects of this film will be examined using Hall’s perspective of culture as a screen and Hofstede’s five dimensions. This paper will evaluate both cultural identity and culture bias in the film. It will explain the concept of cultural patterns and show what types of cultural patterns are present in the
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to mange and communicate with foreign employees‚ it is imperative to understand national cultures. Different theories were examined to identify the differences in different culture. Most notably‚ the Hofstede cultural dimension theory was examined extensively to demonstrate varies cultural norms and consequently five elements were identified; they are individualism- collectivism‚ uncertainty avoidance‚ power distance‚ masculinity- femininity and long-term orientation. Further‚ contextual communication
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individually held beliefs‚ and practices including religious. Knowledge about cultures and its impact on interactions with health care is essential for nurses‚ whether they are practicing in a clinical setting‚ education‚ research‚ or administration. Cultural diversity addresses racial and ethnic differences; however‚ these concepts or features of the human experience are not synonymous. It is critical that nurses understand that culture is neither static nor deterministic. That is‚ just because a client
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Cultural Identity Interview and Analysis Student Axia College of University of Phoenix INS 205 Introduction to World Cultures and Social Environments Instructor Date Cultural Identity Interview and Analysis An interview with a member of the Mexican American community was conducted on December 1st‚ 2007. This research will provide a summary of that interview; particularly‚ it will include a description of the rules‚ norms‚ traditions‚ and values of Mexican American culture. The research
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of one category of people from another" (Henk‚ Joseph Soeters and Peter Ester 2004‚34). Owing to diverse company management‚ languages as well as customs‚ cultural conflict will arise from communication between people of different cultural backgrounds. This essay tries to present the main elements of cultural misunderstanding during cross cultural business and then find some effective ways to avoid or mitigate those problems. Different cultures make the world diversified. However‚ unfortunately‚ it
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Discussion 1. Looking back at Hofstede’s dimensions of cultural differences (chapter 2‚ pg 39-41)‚ describe a significant difference between cultures that you have witnessed. Use the Geert Hofstede website links below to compare the two cultures in your example and describe the relative merits of the different approaches in an organizational situation. Main Hofstede Web site: http://www.geert-hofstede.com/ (page down for descriptions of the cultural dimensions) Compare two cultures: http://www.geert-hofstede
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