Heritage Assessment: Culture and Health Traditions Grand Canyon University: Family-Centered Health Promotion (NRS-429V) June 26, 2016

In todays society it is important to realize the many different cultures and ethnicities that encompass and surround our healthcare systems daily. From employees to patients, diversity is common. Although diversity is prevalent, there is a total disconnect that is happening between nurses and their patients who are of different cultures and backgrounds. This disconnect is causing not only patient dissatisfaction but also patient safety concerns. As healthcare providers, learning about a patients heritage and culture through assessment and questions is an important part of delivering safe patient care and having higher patient satisfaction...