There are two papers needed to be written

First paper:

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The ability to communicate, interact with different cultures, and think critically is essential in the medical field. The interactive media scenario you will use for this assignment illustrates a situation that could easily arise when working in health care. To complete this assignment:

1. Go to the “Allied Health Community” media link: http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html
2. Click “Enter” to begin.
3. Click on the box that says “SCENARIOS.”
4. Click on “View Scenario” for the “Critical Decision Making for Providers.”
5. Examine how the described problem might happen in your facility and the impact it could have. Work through this situation by examining allof the choices presented in the scenario.
6. When you get to the end of the scenarios, one scenario will have the word “Transcultural” on the top right corner. Click on “Transcultural.” Read the scenario and answer the four questions that are provided.

Second paper:

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Diversity has a significant influence on health care. Studying transcultural health care helps health professionals understand different cultures in order to provide holistic and individualized health care. Review the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence, including the theory, framework and 12 domains. Write 750-1,000 word paper exploring the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence. Include the following:

1. Explain the theory and organizational framework of the Purnell Model, and discuss its relevance to transcultural health care.
2. Describe Purnell’s 12 domains of culture, and assess how each of these domains plays an active role in the diversity of health care in your specific field.
3. Discuss how this model can be applied when working with different cultures in order to become a more culturally competent health care provider.
4. Cite at least three references, including the course textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Reading material: Chapter 1 Transcultural Diversity and Health Care 3

Chapter 2 The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence 15

Read “Becoming a Culturally Competent Health Practitioner in the Delivery of Culturally Safe Care: A Process Oriented Approach,” by Duke, Connor, and McEldowney, from Journal of Cultural Diversity (2009).https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/219315798?accountid=7374

Organizational Cultural Competence in Community Health and Social Service Organizations – How to Conduct a Self-Assessment

Read “Organizational Cultural Competence in Community Health and Social Service Organizations: How to Conduct a Self-Assessment,” by Olavarria, Beaulac, Belanger, Young, and Aubry, from Journal of Cultural Diversity (2009).

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Understanding Cultural and Linguistic Barriers to Health Literacy

Read “Understanding Cultural and Linguistic Barriers to Health Literacy,” by Singleton and Krause, from Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2009).

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Allied Health Community

View the “Allied Health Community” media piece to complete the Topic 1 assignment.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html