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My Commitment in Providing Culturally Safe Care to Diverse Populations in My Nursing

Practice
Navneet Kaur
100739951
NURS 4100: Nursing Leadership and Innovation
Ontario Tech University
Professor Jennifer Abbass-
Dick
June 18, 2023
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My Commitment in Providing Culturally Safe Care to Diverse Populations in My Nursing

Practice
Statement of Commitment:
In my future nursing profession, I pledge to support culturally safe care by championing
diversity, gaining an awareness of cultural nuances, and fighting for fair healthcare results.
Reflection:
For delivering safe, culturally appropriate care to different populations, it is essential.
Cultural competency is a priority for healthcare organisations, and these organisations work to
comprehend and respect the many cultural backgrounds, viewpoints, and ethical principles of
their patients. This entails hiring a varied team, giving language interpretation services,
providing health education materials that are culturally relevant, and customising treatment plans
to address specific requirements. Health care organisations can improve patient happiness and
outcomes through fostering trust, enhancing communication, reducing health inequities, and
developing cultural competency.
In my opinion, health care organisations are becoming more aware of the significance of
giving different populations safe, culturally appropriate care. Culturally safe care goes beyond
culturally competent care by fostering an environment that values and validates individuals from
all cultural origins. Culturally competent care refers to the ability of healthcare professionals to
comprehend and successfully respond to the cultural and linguistic needs of patients.
Culturally safe care can often be hindered by:
1. Communication and language difficulties: Language barriers can make it difficult for people
to convey information, which can result in miscommunication and subpar care.
2. Lack of cultural awareness and education: Healthcare professionals may not have the requisite
knowledge and understanding of various cultural practises, beliefs, and values, which can lead to
misunderstandings or subpar care.
3. Discrimination and bias: Implicit prejudices can affect how healthcare professionals engage
with patients from different backgrounds, resulting in differences in the quality of care and
treatment outcomes.
Facilitators who aid in providing care that is culturally appropriate include:
1. Cultural competence training: Organisations can improve healthcare personnel' relationships
with patients and outcomes by investing in cultural competency training that broadens their
understanding of various cultures.
2. Multidisciplinary collaboration: Using experts from many fields, such as interpreters, cultural
liaisons, or community health workers, helps close communication barriers and guarantee that
patients receive care that is respectful of their cultural traditions.
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3. Inclusive policies and practises: Healthcare organisations can create policies and procedures
that actively encourage inclusivity and diversity, promoting a setting where patients and
employees feel safe in their own cultures.
I learned more from the readings about the value of cultural competency and patient
safety in healthcare, as well as about the challenges and opportunities that come with serving a
variety of patient populations. These readings emphasised the need of teamwork and
organisational support in fostering an inclusive healthcare environment, as well as the necessity
of continual education and self-reflection to detect and resolve personal biases.
I'm determined to drive change in this area as a future nurse by:
1. Continual learning: I will actively look for opportunities to increase my understanding of
various cultures, customs, and beliefs in order to give more culturally competent and secure care.
2. Self-reflection: I will regularly reflect on my biases and prejudices and work to overcome
them in order to provide all patients with fair and unbiased care.
3. Promoting change: I will zealously promote inclusive policies and practises within healthcare
organisations, highlighting cultural competence and safety as essential elements of high-quality
care.
I want to help provide culturally safe care that respects and welcomes the particular needs and
beliefs of diverse groups by upholding these principles.