What is Cultural Competency?

The goal is to develop informational tools that educate current and future healthcare workers on how to achieve cultural competence

Mission

Vision

To make healthcare in the US more culturally competent, giving patients a pleasant and comfortable experience

Current state of cultural competency in healthcare

Cultural competency in U.S. healthcare is a dynamic and evolving field, marked by both progress and ongoing challenges. While efforts to integrate cultural competence into healthcare practices are commendable and have led to improvements, there is still much work to be done to ensure equitable and effective care for all patients, regardless of their cultural background.

Language Services

Access to language services, such as translators and bilingual staff, has improved. As well as improvements in translating technology.

Policy and Accreditation

Accreditation bodies and policymakers are advocating for and implementing standards that promote cultural competency in healthcare settings.

Healthcare organizations are increasingly engaging with diverse communities to better understand their needs and preferences.

Community Engagement

Strengths

Education

Cultural competence is often perceived as a low priority in an overloaded academic curriculum

Stereotyping

In an effort to be culturally competent, healthcare professionals risk stereotyping and making assumptions based on a patient's culture.

Many healthcare providers face resource constraints, such as insufficient funding and staffing, hindering the implementation of comprehensive cultural competency initiatives.

Limited Resources

Challenges

References

All information in this informational website is from personal experiences or from reputable sources