Gram-positive bacteria retain a purple-colored stain, while Gram-negative bacteria appear pinkish or red. Gram-negative bacteria can cause many types of infections and are spread to humans in a variety of ways. Several species, including Escherichia coli, are common causes of foodâborne disease.
CCC&TI's Definition of Global and Diversity Efforts. Global Awareness is a conceptual understanding based upon an applicable knowledge of global and cultural perspectives. The understanding of concepts that impact the world encompasses, but is not limited to, environmental, social, cultural, political, and economic relations.
Cultural awareness is a major element of cultural competence as defined by the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC).It is the first and foundational element because without it, it is virtually impossible to acquire the attitudes, skills, and knowledge that are essential to cultural competence. Influence the next generation of public health professionals to be culturally aware as a prerequisite toward achieving cultural and linguistic competence. 2  Cultural awareness includes being conscious of organizational culture and its implications for policy, practice, teaching, research, and community engagement.