Homework: Inpatient, Outpatient and Ancillary Services
Cultural competency is extremely important in health care, as the consumers we serve come from diverse backgrounds. Inpatient and outpatient services account for the largest sector of health care services; however, cultural competency extends to all health care sectors. It is vital that as a health care professional, we are culturally competent to provide our consumers with high-quality health care.
Test your cultural competency on all three of the test below:
Health Inclusion. (2020). Cultural competence quiz.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. (2020). Cultural competency in nursing homes: Test your knowledge on cultural competence.
The London School of International Communication. (2020). Part 1 - Cultural knowledge.
Based on your results and research, answer the following questions in a 2 to 3 pages paper:
a. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being needs improvement and 5 being exceeds expectations, rate yourself on the answers to each test, you should have three (3) ratings in total. (Note: Your personal rating does not affect your grade).
b. Describe how you would improve upon your rating.
c. Explain the importance of cultural competency in the U.S. health care system.
d. Rationalize in detail why health care leaders play a vital role in embracing and implementing cultural competency.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.