“Why do we need to be culturally and spiritually sensitive? The Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) holds hospitals accountable for addressing and maintaining patient rights. These rights include ‘respecting and acknowledging one’s psychosocial, spiritual and cultural values and how they impact a patient’s response to their care.’ Health care professionals are entrusted to care for patients as whole persons – body, mind and spirit. The health care approach is interdisciplinary and encompassing. It is important, then, for that approach to be culturally and spiritually sensitive. In addition, health care professionals need to be empowered with the capacity, skills, and knowledge to respond to the unique needs of each patient and their loved ones. … This self-learning module has been developed to assist the user to: – Address the issues of cultural and spiritual diversity – Provide tools to understand one’s own cultural and spiritual heritage and beliefs – Develop the ability to provide culturally and spiritually sensitive approaches to care – Identify appropriate interventions.” – Publisher’s description CONTENTS Introduction to Learning Module Objectives Self Assessment Tools Learning Module Information Case Study Multicultural Health Care Tips Three Things to Remember Role of the Chaplain Post Test, Validation of Competency, Test Key Introduction to Quick Guide for Cultures and Spiritual Traditions African American/Black American Arab American Chinese American East Indian Gypsy (Romani) Hispanic American Iranian Japanese Korean Native American Russian Somali Vietnamese Bahai Buddhist Catholic Christian Scientist Hindu Jehovah Witness Jewish Mormon (Latter Day Saints) Muslim (Islam) Native American Protestant Seventh Day Adventist Sikh Wicca Inservice Teaching Notes Resources
