Why are self-knowledge and understanding a critical step in achieving cultural competence?

: For this assignment, review the cultural self-assessment tool for the Staircase Self-Assessment Model and write a 1250–1500 word essay explaining the purpose of the tool.
To understand culture and cultural diversity, you must understand what assessment tools are available to assess culture and beliefs utilizing the Staircase Self-Assessment Model. Write a 1250 to 1500-word essay outlining the six stages of the self-assessment: cultural destructiveness, cultural incapacity, cultural blindness, pre-competency, basic cultural competency, and advance cultural competency. You are not required to share your personal results after completing the self-assessment.
Once you have completed the self-assessment, address the following questions:
1. Why are self-knowledge and understanding a critical step in achieving cultural competence?
2. What impact could the “cultural self-assessment” self -assessment influence healthcare providers awareness of personal and professional values, attitudes, and practices, including prejudices and biases?
3. How could healthcare provider interactions with patients and families change as a result of this self-reflection?
Remember, you answer these questions from your perspective, so there is no right or wrong response. You must address each question. Although the information on your self-assessment paper is strictly confidential, you are not required to self-disclose a specific areas or results from the Staircase. You are not required to provide citations/references in this paper. Attention should be paid to grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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