Cultural competence
Describe how cultural competence and the CLAS standards are connected.
View the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) categories aimed at equity and quality care (HHS, n.d.). Notice how these standards overlap with many of the expectations and standards in professional nursing practice! In what ways are you and your peers using these standards in your areas of nursing practice? Discuss one nursing action you might incorporate to improve cultural competence in your organization
View the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) categories aimed at equity and quality care (HHS, n.d.). Notice how these standards overlap with many of the expectations and standards in professional nursing practice! In what ways are you and your peers using these standards in your areas of nursing practice? Discuss one nursing action you might incorporate to improve cultural competence in your organization.
Describe five differences between cultural competence and cultural humility.
describe fully The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence
Discuss how cultural competence, or lack of cultural competence, can impact patient care. What strategies work well for practice of culturally acceptable nursing assessment, communication, and intervention?
Reflect on your own cultural and linguistic competence. How confident are you in your ability to address the needs of diverse communities? How do you think you could improve your level of cultural and linguistic competence? No research citations are required for this discussion question.
How do you increase your level of cultural competence in the classroom?
How to measure cultural competence when evaluating patient-centered care?
HSA3113 Healthcare Trends Cultural Competence: How and why is it relative to healthcare? And how healthcare is delivered.
Why is self-knowledge and understanding a critical step in achieving cultural competence? How has the “cultural self-assessment” exercise influenced your awareness of personal and professional values, attitudes, and practices, including prejudices and biases? How will your interactions with patients and families change as a result of this self-reflection?