Problem:
Review the cultural self-assessment tool for the Staircase Self-Assessment Model and write an essay explaining the purpose of the tool.
To understand culture and cultural diversity, you must understand what assessment tools are available to assess culture and beliefs utilizing the Staircase Self-Assessment Model. Write an essay outlining the six stages of the self-assessment: cultural destructiveness, cultural incapacity, cultural blindness, pre-competency, basic cultural competency, and advanced cultural competency.
Once you have completed the self-assessment, address the following questions:
1. Why are self-knowledge and understanding, a critical step in achieving cultural competence?
2. What impact could the "cultural self-assessment" self-assessment influence healthcare providers awareness of personal and professional values, attitudes, and practices, including prejudices and biases?