Culturally Appropriate Health Policy

Our nation has diverse people from different cultures and backgrounds. To achieve appropriate health policies’ integration, subsequent actions at the policy level, and cultural competence must be a part of an organization’s efforts to achieve and deliver healthcare to those who seek healthcare services that can meet their social, cultural, and linguistic needs. The importance of culturally appropriate health policies is that it ensures sensitivity and cultural competence, which means being aware of cultural differences and appreciating and understanding those differences and accepting them. Culturally appropriate health policies have a need across borders that deal with health disparities of people from different cultures, and availability

Second, I would volunteer my time and put forth my efforts to reach out to many community members to discuss, understand, and answer questions about the policy. Third, I would invite other leaders to come and speak to residents about the issues or concerns before moving on to the next step. Fourth, I will conduct interviews and have a focus group to determine the best strategy to hear the voices of the community. Last, have a blueprint that engages the community perspective, needs, and livelihood. All of these activities to reflect the community voice will be a part of my approach to the development of the policy. Clearly outlined participation with the importance of taking responsibility for their actions can be beneficial to me if the community involvement is transparent with clear communication of messages about health or health care that does not make them mistrust me. Another point to mention about developing a policy to send out to a community is that the community wants an understanding of their values and beliefs that something good will come from their participation. I will include in the development of my policy another perspective that contains information about myself and why I trust the policy is going to work. Campbell (2011) said policy development has four

At an early age, we were taught that if we are sick, go the doctor for help. Health care is not only going to the doctor for visits and being told how to lower your blood pressure, even though some of us presume that. In the United States, we tend to focus our attention on health care instead of health like most other countries. The information about Native Americans and diabetes triggered an emphasis that cultural, social, and behavioral beliefs are more common among this medical group’s needs. Moreover, the communities’ members should be used as role models to reflect a lack for dealing with illnesses like diabetes. Furthermore, the healthcare system in the United States is in need of improvement that has cost us lots of money to fix. However, a sense of ownership was said to help a community of Native Americans build pride after they were removed and placed in bordering schools. This week’s Learning Resource contains valuable forth telling stories of how healthcare among different cultures takes place first with their belief and customs about their