OVERVIEW

Cultural Considerations for Haitian Patients is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation and will be held from Apr 26, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 Contact Hour.

Description:
Even before the devastating earthquake in 2010, a subsequent cholera epidemic, and the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, caring for people from Haiti presented healthcare professionals with numerous healthcare-delivery challenges. Cultural, religious, and health beliefs affect how people from Haiti seek care for health concerns and interact with healthcare providers. This module highlights unique aspects of Haitian culture and traditions that influence healthcare delivery and culturally competent care for this population.

Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this program is to update healthcare professionals’ knowledge about providing culturally competent care to a Haitian patient.
After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
• Name two significant Haitian traditional health-related practices or beliefs
• Explain three communication strategies useful when caring for patients who are Haitian
• Describe three actions that are consistent with Haitian traditions and beliefs