RNS LPNS SNTNAS CLC SKILLS FAIR Tips for Providing Culturally Competent Care Dont stereotype people Remember that information you have about cultural traditions is a starting point for understanding another individual There are many influences age socioeconomic status ed ID: 909695
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CULTURAL and AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENT CARE (RN’S, LPN’S, SNT/NA’S)
CLC –
SKILLS FAIR
Slide2Tips for Providing Culturally Competent CareDon't stereotype people
Remember that information you have about cultural traditions is a starting point for understanding another individual. There are many influences (age, socioeconomic status, education, etc.) on an individual's cultural beliefs. Find out first if the individual fits the generalization - there is always individual variation within a group.
Slide3Tips for Providing Culturally Competent CareAsk the resident what they think caused their illness
Not every resident thinks that a "germ" or "virus" caused their disease. Individuals may attribute a variety of etiologies to their illness, including stress, spiritual forces, bodily imbalance.
Respect the resident's beliefs, however "strange" they may appear to you
Often residents are afraid to tell a health care provider what home treatments they may be using or other practitioners they may be seeing because of ridicule they have experienced in the past. Learning about what steps other than consulting you the resident is engaged in will help you provide better care for the resident. Most diseases are self-limiting and folk treatments appear "to work" for this reason. If in the resident's family/culture a particular action has generally resulted in the illness symptoms abating, then it is logical and rational to the resident to engage in that particular action. Remember peptic ulcers were treated by antacids and surgery in allopathic medicine until recently.
Slide4Tips for Providing Culturally Competent CareWhen possible, incorporate into your treatment plan the resident's beliefs about treatment and prevention that are not contraindicated
Residents will likely go ahead and use their own treatments anyway, but if you incorporate their beliefs into the treatment plan, they are more likely to follow your treatment plan as well. When a belief is contraindicated, explain in a respectful manner why this is for the resident's particular illness.
Slide5Tips for Providing Culturally Competent Care
Don't neglect the resident's family
In many cultures, important decisions are made by the family, not simply the individual. Involving the family in decision-making processes and treatment plan will help to gain the resident's compliance with treatment. Additionally, allow as many visitors as the resident would like to have. And remember, in some cultures, the husband or another male relative may make the final decision regarding the healthcare of the wife, other females and children.
Slide6Tips for Providing Culturally Competent Care
Respect and do not discount a resident's concern about supernatural influences on his/her health and well being
If a resident believes that a supernatural influence is causing his or her condition, do not minimize the resident's concerns. Your minimization will not change the resident's beliefs. The resident may not take any responsibility to follow through with your treatment because he/she may believe that your treatment will not address the supernatural cause. Listen respectfully to the residents concern and when possible, involve an appropriate spiritual healer/advisor in the resident's care.
Learn about the beliefs and practices of the resident populations in your community
Learning about general beliefs and practices will help you better understand your residents' attitudes and behaviors. You may also use this knowledge to discreetly question a resident to learn more about their own individual practices by saying something like, "Many of my residents here in the community from [name of country] believe [or do or visit]….Do you?
Slide7With Culturally Competent CareWe all Win!
Slide8AGE SPECIFIC CLC- SKILLS FAIR 2014
Slide9Young Adult (18 to 44 years of age)Includes resident and veteran/significant other in care and choices.
Recognizes that the veteran's response to illness and their perception of progress/recovery may be affected by unaccustomed inactivity, financial worries, job insecurity and family concerns.
Demonstrates awareness of physiological & sociological changes associated with adulthood.
Slide10Middle Adult (45 to 64 years of age) Demonstrates awareness of physiological & sociological changes associated with adulthood.
Recognizes that the veteran's response to illness and their perception of progress/recovery may be affected by family concerns, loss of income and potential decline in health.
Slide11Older Adult (65 + years of age) Demonstrates awareness of physical, social & physiological changes associated with aging and makes adjustments to routines accordingly.
Involves the veteran and family/significant other in the provision of care, encouraging maintenance of independence when appropriate.
Uses age-appropriate educational resources (large type, bold print, etc.) when reinforcing and validating veteran education and understanding.
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