Case Scenario: what resources do you need, and how would you obtain them?ensure and translator and communication between staff and daughter.

Case Scenario: Mrs. Garcia is located in Chapter 6 on page 112.
Questions:

• Where are you on the Cultural Competency Staircase regarding this patient’s language and culture? How will you progress to the next level?

• What knowledge do you need to have about this patient, including cultural/language needs, to provide this patient with culturally sensitive care? Beliefs about Religion, Healthcare and Healthcare professionals.

• What would you personally do to address the needs of this patient? I do speak Spanish and would have no problem explaining what is happening to the patient and offering comfort and support.

• What resources do you need, and how would you obtain them? Ensure and translator and communication between staff and daughter.

• What cultural assessment model would you plan to use to assess this patient? Not Sure Yet