We all like to believe that we are culturally competent. In the forum finish the sentence: I know I am culturally competent in giving care because__________________________________________. Give an example of a lack of cultural competency you have observed in your practice.  How should it have been handled? What should we be doing to ensure we meet the very important goal of providing culturally competent care?  Can we really quantify if we are culturally competent? How do we know?

PLEASE, READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. I HAVE ATTACHED THE OTHER SECTIONS OF THE PAPER SO THAT YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS ABOUT. PLEASE INCLUDE THE "the knowledge gaps." IN THE LITERATURE REVIEW THEY FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE KNOWLEDGE GAPS. In this section include the following: A reference to the project’s benefits in terms of cost, time, and/or quality that address needs or changes, results, impacts, or consequences that the project has on people, programs, or institutions.Goals and objectives that are measurable, shared, and hypothetically agreed on by all key stakeholders. They are directly linked to the concept of project success factors.What variables need to be considered and and whether or not you have control over them. For example, if you were to implement a clinic-wide practice change, would budget be an issue and how would you address that variable?If you were to implement your study, consider how would you gather data. Would you choose the qualitative or quantitative method?An explanation of what your research will provide to the community, or to social change.A description of the desired outcomes: Specifically, state the purpose, focus, and viewpoint of the project as well as its expected accomplishments.While you may not be implementing your project, you should have a goal in mind that relates to solving your problem.Establish a timeline for accomplishing your project goal(s).This section should be 3 pages in length, not including the cover or reference page, and should address the intended outcomes of your project. You must reference a minimum of 3 scholarly articles.Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Review the rubric for more information on how the assignment will be graded.RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent60 to >49.2 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe project, aims, values, and desired outcomes are well developed and clear and thorough. Aims include detailed examples of projected features and functions. Values include implementation benefits for specific stakeholders. Desired outcomes expertly state the purpose, have a quality focus, and clearly describe the benefits that are expected to occur as a result of implementation.49.2 to >45.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe project, aims, values, and desired outcomes are somewhat clear but may be vague in places. Aims include somewhat vague examples of projected features and functions. Values include only general implementation benefits. Desired outcomes state the purpose, have a general focus, and generally describe the benefits that will occur as a result of implementation.45 to >35.4 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsThe project, aims, values, and desired outcomes are somewhat clear, but lack many key details.35.4 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe content is generally unclear. There is no clear evidence of what the project, aims, values, or desired outcomes are, or there might just be a list of project objectives.60 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization7.5 to >6.15 ptsMeets ExpectationsContent is well written throughout. Information is well organized and clearly communicated.6.15 to >5.63 ptsApproaches ExpectationsContent is overly wordy or lacking in specific language. Information is reasonably organized and communicated.5.63 to >4.43 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsContent is disorganized in many places and it lacks clarity.4.43 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsContent lacks clarity and information is disorganized, or may be an outline or a list.7.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format/Mechanics7.5 to >6.15 ptsMeets ExpectationsFollows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors.6.15 to >5.63 ptsApproaches ExpectationsFollows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors.5.63 to >4.43 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsFollows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. Assignment contains some spelling and grammatical errors.4.43 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsDoes not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.7.5 ptsTotal Points: 75