Explain the importance of cultural competency in the U.S. health care system.

Cultural competency is extremely important in health care, as the consumers we serve come from diverse backgrounds. Inpatient and outpatient services account for the largest sector of health care services; however, cultural competency extends to all health care sectors. It is vital that as a health care professional, we are culturally competent to provide our consumers with high-quality health care.

Test your cultural competency on all three of the test below:

Health Inclusion. (2020). Cultural competence quiz. Retrieved from https://healthinclusion.com/cultural-competence-quiz/

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. (2020). Cultural competency in nursing homes: Test your knowledge on cultural competence. Retrieved from https://www.downstate.edu/cultural-competency/test.html

The London School of International Communication. (2020). Part 1 – Cultural knowledge. RetrievedExplain the importance of cultural competency in the U.S. health care system. from https://www.londonschool.com/lsic/resources/intercultural-quiz/

Based on your results and research, answer the following questions in a 2- to 3-page paper:Explain the importance of cultural competency in the U.S. health care system.

1. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being needs improvement and 5 being exceeds expectations, rate yourself on the answers to each test, you should have three (3) ratings in total. (Note: Your personal rating does not affect your grade).
2. Describe how you would improve upon your rating.
3. Explain the importance of cultural competency in the U.S. health care system.
4. Rationalize in detail why health care leaders play a vital role in embracing and implementing cultural competency.

In your scholarly paper, you should include an introduction and conclusion paragraph