course material

1. Discussion: Integration of Diversity and Multiculturalism in a Health Care
Discussion: Integration of Diversity and Multiculturalism in a Health CareORDER HERE FOR
ORIGINAL, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERS ON Discussion: Integration of Diversity and
Multiculturalism in a Health CareOverviewWrite a 3–5 page executive summary that
examines an organization’s diversity policies and practices.Becoming a nursing leader
requires a good deal of thought, consideration, and evaluation of the qualities you believe
are essential for a nurse to effectively lead in the delivery of health care.SHOW MOREToggle
DrawerContextMulticulturalism and DiversityMulticulturalism and diversity are significant
factors in U.S. society, impacting all organizations; but in health care, the impact has
significant consequences that can be seen in quality of care and patient outcomes. Due to
constantly changing demographics, nursing leaders must remain vigilant when monitoring
the impact of multiculturalism and diversity within their organizations and the
communities served by the organizations. The multiple stakeholders affected by a
multicultural and diverse workforce include patients, families, communities, system
partnerships, et cetera. Nursing leaders must incorporate approaches that are inclusive and
respectful of all stakeholders in the health care workforce, patient population, and the
larger community that is served by the organization.Toggle DrawerQuestions to ConsiderTo
deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and
discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of
the health care community.What do you see as the most significant components of a health
care organization for promoting cultural awareness, diversity in the workforce, and positive
patient outcomes?How do you think nursing leaders can promote those components?What
are health care organizations in the community doing to meet the needs of the various
cultures in the area?Does the nursing workforce in the community reflect those
cultures?What cultural competence education has been provided to staff?What education is
needed?Toggle DrawerResourcesSUGGESTED RESOURCESThe following optional resources
are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context.
For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in
the left navigation menu of your courseroom.Capella MultimediaClick the link provided
below to view the following multimedia piece:Riverbend City: Cultural Competence
Mission | Transcript.SHOW MOREAssessment InstructionsPREPARATIONTo prepare for
this assessment, use the Capella library and the Internet to study the impact of health
system’s power structure on nursing, leadership, diversity related to empowerment in
nursing and patient outcomes, and recruitment of a diverse workforce. You may also wish

2. to look for examples of an executive summary on the Internet.Identify a type of health care
facility and examine the Web site and available public information to review the
organization of the nursing department, nursing recruitment, and any information about
the diversity of the system’s workforce and leadership.You may use the health care setting
in which you currently work or have worked in the past.Describe the type of organization
and region. Example: a major Midwestern teaching hospital or a rehabilitation hospital on
the East Coast.Do not report the name of the facility.DELIVERABLE: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OF ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITYRead the following scenario:Scenario:The city in which
you work has undergone a significant population shift within the last 10 years, due to
increased employment, education opportunities, and an influx of immigrants and refugees.
To put the population shift in perspective, the local school district enrollment report states
that nearly 100 languages are spoken in the schools, up from 32 languages in the last
census. Senior leadership has asked you to examine all types of multiculturalism and
diversity within your health care organization.To do this, you will need to use a systems
perspective to examine the relationship between a diverse workforce and patient outcomes;
identify gaps between best practices and the organization’s diversity policies, and make a
recommendation for organizational change. Discussion: Integration of Diversity and
Multiculturalism in a Health CareIn the executive summary:Analyze the impact of a diverse
workforce on patient outcomes.In what ways or situations might multiculturalism and
diversity impact health care delivery or patient outcomes?How is diversity defined in the
organization?Analyze how the health care system integrates diversity and multiculturalism
into its practices.Is the makeup of the organization’s leadership representative of the
patient and employee populations? Is this important? What would you change?Explain how
multiculturalism and diversity can impact health care delivery or patient outcomes.Analyze
current recruitment and retention policies to identify gaps between best practices and
current policies.Assess the level of integration and importance of multiculturalism and
diversity in a health care organization.Are all types of diversity recognized and
included?Provide support for your position by including 2 or 3 examples of the integration
of multiculturalism and diversity into the organization.Recommend evidence-based changes
to the organizational structure and systems leadership that empower a diverse
workforce.What changes would you champion as a health care leader to make the system
more responsive to patients and the organization’s workforce?Make your document easy to
scan for readers by:Using subheadings to organize content.Using bullet points and phrases
for main points, in addition to short, succinct paragraphs.Including a visual, such as a graph,
table, or chart.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSWritten communication: Written
communication should be free of errors that distract from the overall message.APA
formatting: Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to current APA
style and formatting.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced.Length:
Summary report should be 3–5 pages.Number of resources: Use a minimum of three peer-
reviewed resources.Discussion: Integration of Diversity and Multiculturalism in a Health
Care