Designing for Diversity: Cultural Comfort Makes for Happier, Healthier Patients

Source: Environment of Care News, Volume 11, Number 1, January 2008 , pp. 8-11(4)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

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Abstract:

In designing a health care facility that will be a home to people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, it is helpful to know how they define themselves, both culturally and spiritually, in order to provide the best care for them. This article includes tips and advice on how to design a culturally diverse health care facility.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2008-01-01

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