In the following video, the concept of cultural competency will be discussed in the health care setting from both the perception of the healthcare workers and those of patients: Cultural Competence for Healthcare Providers.
After watching this video, answer the following questions:
1. What aspects of Darla Deardorff's (2006) Pyramid Model of Intercultural Competence did you see in the video? Please be specific. What didn't you see?
2- If you were working with the producers of this video, what recommendations would you give them to help strengthen the discussion of cultural competency ?
3. How could you apply Deardorff's Pyramid Model of Intercultural Competence within your own workplace?
Do you think paying attention to this model would help your organization build a more culturally competent workplace? and Why