The healthcare system is a broad organization that involves everyone; no matter his or her ethnic background. In the healthcare system, this is viewed as culture. To better understand this, we must completely comprehend the definition. What is culture? Culture refers to the characteristics of a particular group of people. It is defined by: language, religion, food, social interactions, clothing, and art. This range of characteristics is beneficial in the healthcare field for numerous reasons. Mainly, culture helps the organization grow, it promotes unity throughout the healthcare system, and it eliminates inequalities and disparities between patients and staff while allowing the organization to deliver quality care.
In an environment that deals with a vast
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For most of the population, the primary relationship people naturally belong to is in a family. This fundamental bond is crucial to the development of an individual. This is no different in the healthcare world. For example, when a patient sees their provider or walks into their community health facility, it is a personal experience that builds into a relationship. Healthcare organizations and the patients they care for are figurative families that keep evolving. The bond that forms between the patient and the company is essential to the growth of an organization.
Another factor in which culture and diversity aids the healthcare system is allowing for growth and expansion. To be successful, healthcare organizations must interact with the community. Understanding the community’s values, demographics, social interactions, and way of life can help guide health organizations to interact with the community. According to the World Health Organization, health is a common good. So, everyone person has the right to participate, individually and as a community, in the process for improving and maintaining their