Author Question: The NAM or IOM recommends that education about diversities focus on which areas? 1. Language, ... (Read 24 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The NAM or IOM recommends that education about diversities focus on which areas?

1. Language, ethnic group, and staff diversity
2. Attitudes, behavior, and family history
3. Attitudes, knowledge, and skills
4. Language, cultural rituals, and cultural dissonance

Question 2

According to the Sullivan Commission report of 2004 what is a major contributor to the healthcare delivery disparity problem?

1. The disparity in the healthcare workforce.
2. Minority underrepresentation on governmental task forces to improve services.
3. Unwillingness of minority populations to take responsibility for their own health needs.
4. The increasing minority population will soon outnumber the traditional majority population numbers.

cuttiesgirl16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. This does not meet the recommendations.
2. This does not meet the recommendations.
3. The recommendation is to focus on attitudes (cultural sensitivity/awareness), knowledge with multicultural approach, and skills (cross-cultural approach).
4. This does not meet the recommendations.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The Sullivan Commission reported that a major factor in the continued disparity in minority healthcare is the disparity in the healthcare workforce.
2. Typically, when task forces are developed to look at minority issues there are minority members on the task force.
3. There is no evidence that this is correct.
4. Currently this is true, but as population trends begin to shift different issues may arise.