Author Question: The Shared Governance committee is planning strategies for cultural competency when providing ... (Read 61 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The Shared Governance committee is planning strategies for cultural competency when providing patient care. Which facets will the committee include when planning these strategies? Select all that apply:

1. Health disparities
2. Spatial factors
3. Manners
4. Dietary practices
5. Insurance

Question 2

The Department of Nursing with a healthcare organization is planning steps that reflect the Joint Commission's recommendations for cultural competence. What will the nursing department include in these steps? Select all that apply:

1. Value diversity.
2. Assess themselves.
3. Manage differences.
4. Acquire cultural knowledge.
5. Hire staff from different cultures.

okolip · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Health disparities are a facet of the philosophy of cultural competency.
2. Spatial factors are a facet of the philosophy of cultural competency.
3. Manners are a facet of the philosophy of cultural competency.
4. Dietary practices are a facet of the philosophy of cultural competency.
5. Insurance is not a facet of the philosophy of cultural competency.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Valuing diversity is a recommendation from the Joint Commission to gain cultural competence.
2. Assessing themselves is a recommendation from the Joint Commission to gain cultural competence.
3. Managing difference is a recommendation from the Joint Commission to gain cultural competence.
4. Acquiring cultural knowledge is a recommendation from the Joint Commission to gain cultural competence.
5. Hiring staff from different cultures is not a recommendation from the Joint Commission to gain cultural competence. This is a recommendation to achieve culturally and linguistically appropriate services in health care.