Health care organizations are tasked with the responsibility to recognize the importance of cultural competence as it relates to efficiency, quality, and equity in the delivery of older adult care. This seminar is designed to educate Board-Certified Case Managers and other healthcare professionals to deliver culturally sensitive care to an increasingly diverse patient population while taking into account ethical considerations. Studies indicate that 35% of patients older than age 65 will be from a racial or ethnic minority group by 2050, compared with 11% in 1970. These statistics will be explored in terms of how service providers are required to continue to expand our knowledge, sensitivity, and an understanding of institutionalized practices and systems that enhance and enrich the lives of our elders.
(Approved for NAB, RN, CCM and SW CE credits)
