Importance of Understanding Culture Diversity in the Workplace Jennifer Schulz Devry University Cultural Diversity in the Professions SOCS350 William Tutol January 10, 2014 Importance of Understanding Culture Diversity in the Workplace In business today it is important to have a diverse group of employees in the workplace. Our textbook defines diversity as real or perceived differences among people in race, ethnicity, sex, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religion,
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understand there are more facets to cultural diversity such as language, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, socio-economic status, and occupational status. In this paper, the author will discuss how the Purnell Model relates to transcultural health care. The author will also discuss the different domains of the Purnell Model and assess how each of these domains play a part in the diversity of health care. The Purnell Model is designed of different cultural expectation of healthcare professionals
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insight about one health care facility (Heritage Valley Medical Center) on how a well-known organization which provide quality services for all citizens in their community is culturally competent. For the past 20 years, this medical center had grown and committed to its mutual ideals and its respect for all patient and their families. Soon after the establishment of the State Health Indigent Care Fund, Medicaid settlement increases which make it comparable to those who managed care organizations. Heritage
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I will discuss a patient scenario and reflect on cultural differences in particular how they may impact on establishing effective communication and engagement with the patient. As a nurse, my duty is to respect patients right to confidentiality; ensuring people are informed about how and why information is shared by those who will be providing their care and also about disclosing information if I believe someone may be at risk of harm (Nursing & Midwifery Council 2008). Therefore to maintain
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Concept Comparison and Analysis across Theories Paper NUR 513 August 6, 2012 Comparison and Analysis Theories Paper The heart of nursing has always been caring. Since the start of professional nursing with Florence Nightingale, theorists have been writing about caring. This paper highlights three caring theories Madeleine Leininger, Jean Watson, and the combine theory of Patricia Benner and Judith Wrubel these theorists each has developed a theory of caring. This
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Running head: Transcultural Nursing Assessment Transcultural Nursing Assessment Deborah Hill St. Francis University Abstract Giger and Davidhizar’s Transcultural Assessment Model is a valuable and functional assessment tool that evaluates the different cultural variables and how those variables effect health, illness and behaviors (Giger, 2013). This philosophy considers the uniqueness of each individual, understanding that the individual is unique, a product of their culture, religion
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The Role of Transcultural Nursing Nur 502-Theoretical Basis for Nursing Brigette Lander February 20, 2014 Abstract The core of nursing at its simplest application is to cause no harm and restore a person to health when possible. For years now, nurses have been working to close the health disparity gap and become culturally competent for our “melting pot” of minority cultures. Forbes magazine (2010) said only 18% of Americans speak a foreign language, compared to 53% of Europeans and growing
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Madeleine Leininger’s Trancultural nursing theory overview and clinical application Introduction and background “ A lack of cultural and care knowledge is the missing link to nursing’s understanding of the many variations required in patient care.” (Sitzman, Eichelberger, 2011, p. 93). Madeleine Leininger first developed the transcultural nursing theory in the 1950’s. She had an epiphany during some time spent in a child guidance home. She deduced that the reoccurring behavior patterns
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has much diversity. Each ethnicity comes with a culture. Therefore, there are many reasons to become culturally competent as a health care provider. Health Care providers need to provide culturally competent care. But how do health care providers know which cultures to focus on while studying? A good idea is to know the common cultures within the community where the provider works. A little bit of knowledge from each culture adds up and makes a provider culturally competent. Cultural Groups in
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Culture and Health The care needs of patients continue to change, as the United States population becomes more diverse. Nurses will be required to be more knowledgeable and respectful of the differences in cultural and religious beliefs as this diversity continues. The American Nurses Association (ANA) states, “knowledge of cultural diversity is vital at all levels of nursing practice…nurses need to understand: how cultural group groups define health and illness; what cultural groups do to maintain
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