Student/Instructor Orientation Independent Study

Human Resource Information; continued__________________________________________________________CulturalDiversity,continuedWhat is a cultural assessment?Fostering an environment that values diversity must include a culturalassessment. The core components should include:• Cultural/racial ethnic identity• Language/communication ability and style• Religious beliefs and practices• Illness and wellness behaviors• Healing beliefs and practicesAlso consider determining the patient’s:• Typical nutritional regimen• Family system functions (identifying the chief decision maker• Lifestyle and habitsWhat do we need to do?• We need to develop our cultural awareness. This means we need torecognize, understand, and respect our patients’ beliefs, values, andpractices.• It also means to recognize, understand and respect the beliefs, values andpractices of our co-workers.• We all are responsible for solving problems created by diversity.• We treat every person as an individual.• We treat every person not as we would like to be treated, but as theywould like to be treated.__________________________________________________________Continued on Next Page14 Revised 08-2009C:\Documents and Settings\Tracey\Desktop\downloads\Student Orientation Independent Study 08.09.doc