Diversity in Health Care
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DiversityinHealthCareAssignment.docx
Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that addresses the impact diversity has on health care, and the changes that occur to support diverse populations. Include the following:
1. Define diversity. Explain how diverse demographics influence the health care industry. Include at least three of the following in your response: culture, gender, generational differences, religion and spirituality, and social and economic status.
2. Define the meaning of cultural competence and the role it plays in organizational behavior.
3. What is meant by the term "diversity management"? How have changes in U.S. demographics impacted the health care industry, diversity of customers, and diversity within the organization itself?
4. How does understanding diversity support awareness, empathy, and understanding with a community? How does it support a national and global community?
Include two three peer-reviewed scholarly sources including your textbook.
Rubric-DiversityinHealthCare.pdf
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Diversity in Health Care - Rubric Total 90 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Diversity and
Demographics
Diversity definition and
explanation of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry
0 points
The essay does not define
diversity and does not
include an acceptable
explanation of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry
and does not discus at
least three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation do not
incorporate supportive
references.
11.7 points
The essay does not clearly
define diversity and
includes little explanation
of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry,
and does not discus at
least three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation do not
incorporate supportive
references.
13.5 points
The essay defines diversity
and includes a basic
explanation of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry,
and discusses at least
three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation use supportive
references.
15.3 points
The essay clearly defines
diversity and soundly
explains how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry,
and discusses at least
three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation use supportive
references.
18 points
The essay clearly defines
diversity and
comprehensively explains
how diverse demographics
influence the health care
industry, and discusses at
least three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation thoroughly
and skillfully uses
supportive references.
Cultural Competence
Definition of cultural
competence and the role it
plays in organizational
behavior
0 points
The essay does not include
an adequate definition of
cultural competence or the
role it plays in
organizational behavior.
The definition does not
incorporate supportive or
appropriate references.
11.7 points
The essay does not include
a clear definition of cultural
competence or the role it
plays in organizational
behavior. The definition
does not incorporate
supportive or appropriate
references.
13.5 points
The essay includes a basic
definition of cultural
competence and the role it
plays in organizational
behavior. The definition
uses supportive
references.
15.3 points
The essay clearly defines
cultural competence and
the role it plays in
organizational behavior.
The definition uses
supportive references.
18 points
The essay comprehensively
defines cultural
competence and the role it
plays in organizational
behavior. The definition
uses supportive
references.
Diversity Management
and U.S. Demographics
Explanation of diversity
management and an
examination of how
changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
0 points
The essay does not
adequately examine
diversity management. The
essay does not provide a
sufficient examination of
how the changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, or diversity
within the organization
itself.
8.78 points
The essay does not clearly
examine diversity
management. The essay
does not provide a clear or
detailed examination of
how the changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, or diversity
within the organization
itself.
10.13 points
The essay examines
diversity management in a
cursory way. The essay
incorporates a general
examination of how the
changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
itself.
11.48 points
The essay succinctly
examines diversity
management. The essay
skillfully examines how
changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
itself.
13.5 points
The essay provides an
exemplary explanation of
diversity management. The
essay skillfully and expertly
examines how changes in
U.S. demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
itself.
Impact of Diversity
Awareness
Examination of how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community
0 points
The essay did not examine
how understanding
diversity can support
awareness, empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay did
not adequately describe of
how diversity supports a
national and global
community.
8.78 points
The essay did not
proficiently examine how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay did
not clearly describe of how
diversity supports a
national and global
community.
10.13 points
The essay provides a basic
examination of how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay
provided a general
description of how
diversity supports a
national and global
community.
11.48 points
The essay clearly examines
how understanding
diversity can support
awareness, empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay
thoughtfully describes how
diversity supports a
national and global
community.
13.5 points
The essay comprehensively
examines how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay
clearly and succinctly
describes how diversity
supports a national and
global community.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
4.73 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.35 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
6.3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
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Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
4.68 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
5.4 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
6.12 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
7.2 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
2.93 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
3.38 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
3.82 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
4.5 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.93 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
3.38 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
3.82 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
4.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.93 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3.38 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.82 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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DiversityinHealthCareAssignment.docx
Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that addresses the impact diversity has on health care, and the changes that occur to support diverse populations. Include the following:
1. Define diversity. Explain how diverse demographics influence the health care industry. Include at least three of the following in your response: culture, gender, generational differences, religion and spirituality, and social and economic status.
2. Define the meaning of cultural competence and the role it plays in organizational behavior.
3. What is meant by the term "diversity management"? How have changes in U.S. demographics impacted the health care industry, diversity of customers, and diversity within the organization itself?
4. How does understanding diversity support awareness, empathy, and understanding with a community? How does it support a national and global community?
Include two three peer-reviewed scholarly sources including your textbook.
Rubric-DiversityinHealthCare.pdf
12/20/25, 4:30 PM
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Diversity in Health Care - Rubric Total 90 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Diversity and
Demographics
Diversity definition and
explanation of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry
0 points
The essay does not define
diversity and does not
include an acceptable
explanation of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry
and does not discus at
least three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation do not
incorporate supportive
references.
11.7 points
The essay does not clearly
define diversity and
includes little explanation
of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry,
and does not discus at
least three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation do not
incorporate supportive
references.
13.5 points
The essay defines diversity
and includes a basic
explanation of how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry,
and discusses at least
three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation use supportive
references.
15.3 points
The essay clearly defines
diversity and soundly
explains how diverse
demographics influence
the health care industry,
and discusses at least
three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation use supportive
references.
18 points
The essay clearly defines
diversity and
comprehensively explains
how diverse demographics
influence the health care
industry, and discusses at
least three of the specified
criteria. The definition and
explanation thoroughly
and skillfully uses
supportive references.
Cultural Competence
Definition of cultural
competence and the role it
plays in organizational
behavior
0 points
The essay does not include
an adequate definition of
cultural competence or the
role it plays in
organizational behavior.
The definition does not
incorporate supportive or
appropriate references.
11.7 points
The essay does not include
a clear definition of cultural
competence or the role it
plays in organizational
behavior. The definition
does not incorporate
supportive or appropriate
references.
13.5 points
The essay includes a basic
definition of cultural
competence and the role it
plays in organizational
behavior. The definition
uses supportive
references.
15.3 points
The essay clearly defines
cultural competence and
the role it plays in
organizational behavior.
The definition uses
supportive references.
18 points
The essay comprehensively
defines cultural
competence and the role it
plays in organizational
behavior. The definition
uses supportive
references.
Diversity Management
and U.S. Demographics
Explanation of diversity
management and an
examination of how
changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
0 points
The essay does not
adequately examine
diversity management. The
essay does not provide a
sufficient examination of
how the changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, or diversity
within the organization
itself.
8.78 points
The essay does not clearly
examine diversity
management. The essay
does not provide a clear or
detailed examination of
how the changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, or diversity
within the organization
itself.
10.13 points
The essay examines
diversity management in a
cursory way. The essay
incorporates a general
examination of how the
changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
itself.
11.48 points
The essay succinctly
examines diversity
management. The essay
skillfully examines how
changes in U.S.
demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
itself.
13.5 points
The essay provides an
exemplary explanation of
diversity management. The
essay skillfully and expertly
examines how changes in
U.S. demographics have
impacted the health care
industry, diversity of
customers, and diversity
within the organization
itself.
Impact of Diversity
Awareness
Examination of how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community
0 points
The essay did not examine
how understanding
diversity can support
awareness, empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay did
not adequately describe of
how diversity supports a
national and global
community.
8.78 points
The essay did not
proficiently examine how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay did
not clearly describe of how
diversity supports a
national and global
community.
10.13 points
The essay provides a basic
examination of how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay
provided a general
description of how
diversity supports a
national and global
community.
11.48 points
The essay clearly examines
how understanding
diversity can support
awareness, empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay
thoughtfully describes how
diversity supports a
national and global
community.
13.5 points
The essay comprehensively
examines how
understanding diversity
can support awareness,
empathy, and
understanding in a
community. The essay
clearly and succinctly
describes how diversity
supports a national and
global community.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
4.73 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.35 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
6.3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
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Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
4.68 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
5.4 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
6.12 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
7.2 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
2.93 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
3.38 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
3.82 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
4.5 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.93 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
3.38 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
3.82 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
4.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.93 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3.38 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.82 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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