For example, Virginia’s Arlington Public Schools performed a staff cultural audit in 2006 to determine how to best approach diversity training. Some key findings from the audit revealed that numerous ...

Cultural competencies discussed in the class include the ways in which different cultures view things like gender and religion and how that may impact their wishes for medical treatments. Take, for ...

Cultural competency 2.0 moves beyond just appreciating differences in language, religion, food and holidays. It moves teachers toward a better understanding of social interactions, communication ...

By incorporating these key components of cultural competence in nursing care, nurses can build trust and tailor care plans to improve health outcomes. For example, a nurse practicing cultural ...

Cultural competency initiatives in the public sector continue to grow, from programming efforts to organizational policy implementation. These initiatives build off decades of similar experiences and ...

Key points: Cultural competency begins with creating environments where students know their perspectives are valued A new era of admissions: AI’s potential to transform equity and diversity DEI under ...

Authors: Mim Dixon and Pamela E. Iron American Public Health Association, 2006 $26.95 ISBN 0-87553-070-2, softcover Reviewer: Patricia D. Mail, PhD, MPH ...

And this is just one example of how financial advisors need to better understand the client’s cultural "pain points" in order to provide them the advice that they need.

As the nation's population grows more diverse and hospital reimbursements are increasingly tied to patient satisfaction scores, clinicians must become more culturally aware.

Whatever Hollywood may think, Asia is not a monolith. Rather, it's an incredibly complex region—home to 51 countries and over 2,300 languages. Mash's Rich Akers shares why what works for one Asian ...