Working with People from Diverse Cultures in Nursing Practice

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Working with People from Diverse Cultures in Nursing Practice
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Working with People from Diverse Cultures in Nursing Practice
Diversity
In healthcare setting, diversity is defines as a way of appreciating and acknowledging the
differences that exist between various groups of people (Bednarz, Schim & Doorenbos,
2010).
Cultural awareness
It is the ability to identify the differences between the attitudes, backgrounds and values of
different people. Cultural awareness is pivotal in healthcare because it enables the staff to
serve clients based on their values and beliefs.
Cultural safety
This is the ability of the healthcare professionals to examine their behaviors, beliefs, and
practices to ensure that the services are provided to the patient more safely. It is important
because it promotes patient safety.
Cultural competence
The act of assessing the different cultures and incorporating them into healthcare practices
about the potential impacts of the disparity. It ensures that the needs of all people are attained.
Discrimination
It an act of favoring other people's needs more than others, therefore, creating equality
(Kottak, 2011).
Ways that residents and colleagues at a clinic or hospital may be from diverse cultures.
Different Religions
Different nationalities

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Different sexual orientation
Different races
Different languages
Different age groups
1. Factors that may lead to communication misunderstandings or other difficulties
Cultural differences among the staff and the clients in the clinical setup lead to
misunderstanding.
Cultural disparity. Different religions have different values and beliefs (Kottak, 2011).
Language differences. Language barrier is one of the factors that cause misunderstanding in
communication.
2. Three examples of ways a clinic or a hospital can be a safe and inviting place for
people from all backgrounds.
Establishing and maintaining safety culture. Acknowledging the cultural differences to
reduce conflicts in the facility.
Creating a centralized and appropriate oversight on patient safety (McCready, 2010). In
this approach, a code of behavior is enforced in the healthcare center to ensure that all staff is
participate in practices that are coherent with the patient safety policies.
I am allocating more funds for research studies on safety and implementation in the
health facility. The funds are important in ensuring effective implementation of the safety
strategies.
Diversities in Australia

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How Australia is Politically Diverse
The ideologies of these different political parties are based on the interests of the ethnic
groups present in the country.
How Australia is socially diverse
The existence of both indigenous and non-indigenous communities in the country makes it's
socially diverse
How Australia is culturally diverse
There are more than 120 ethnic groups in the country
How Australia is economically diverse
There are economic classes in the country with a lot of people being the working class.
Discuss how these different types of diversity impact work and life in Australia
The diversities in Australia creates conflicts and misunderstanding in the workplaces
because people will be focusing on their personal needs and views without considering other
people’s opinions, therefore, creating competition.
Group 1 Group 2
Type of person I felt
uncomfortable
Someone who does not
allow you to express your
opinions
Someone who quarrels with
other people
How they differ from me He/she might have been
natured differently
The use of impolite
language and failure to
apologize
Why I think I am I am uncomfortable with this appropriate ways of solving