A 14 page research paper that discusses culturally competent care. This discussion examines how culturally competent standards of care can be implemented, as well as mechanisms that are designed to ensure compliance with emerging national and professionally recognized standards of care. The major points of this discussion are, first of all, how to define “culturally competent care” as a term. Then, the patient population that is the focus of the discussion is identified and specific issues pertaining to this demographic group are discussed. Standards of culturally competence are described and this is followed by a discussion as to whether or not these standards are being met within the student’s healthcare institution. The discussion concludes with a proposal of possible solution and suggested conclusions. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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is expected to increase to 50 percent by the year 2050 (Seibert, Stridg-Igo and Zimmerman, 2002). This fact is particularly crucial to the healthcare community as cultural differences and barriers
can have a tremendous impact on the "evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation" of minority patients (Seibert, Stridg-Igo and Zimmerman, 2002, p. 143). The diversity of culture within the American population has
been determined to be directly related to inequities in healthcare delivery. Those people who have limited English proficiency typically experience "less adequate access to care, lower quality care and (have)
poorer health status and outcomes" (Planning Culturally, 2003). Therefore, the topic of culturally competent care is receiving increasing attention from healthcare professionals. The following discussion examines how culturally competent
standards of care can be implemented, as well as mechanisms that are designed to ensure compliance with emerging national and professionally recognized standards of care. The major points of this
discussion are, first of all, how to define "culturally competent care" as a term. Then, the patient population that is the focus of the discussion is identified and specific issues
pertaining to this demographic group are discussed. Standards of culturally competence are described and this is followed by a discussion as to whether or not these standards are being met
within the students healthcare institution. The discussion concludes with a proposal of possible solution and suggested conclusions. Defining culturally competent care Culturally competent healthcare has been defined as
"care in which a healthcare system, agency, program or individual provider can function effectively and appropriately in healthcare delivery to culturally diverse individuals" (Tucker, et al, 2007, p. 609). Providing
cultural competent care also involves "understanding, appreciation and respect for cultural difference and similarities within, among and between culturally diverse patient groups" (Tucker, et al, 2007, p. 609). The National