Increasing Benchmarks

How do I improve/increase my Benchmarks?

Borchum (2002) described cultural competence as "a non-linear dynamic process that is never-ending and ever expanding. It is built on increases in knowledge and skill development related to its attributes." 

Improving cultural competence requires ongoing and adaptive learning through Violet e-learnings, continuing medical education, workshops and more. These initiatives ideally create opportunities for self-reflection and allow you to actively apply your learnings to your clinical practice. It is unlikely that any provider will reach excellence through Violet education alone.

We recommend reviewing your profile every 6 months to make sure your information is current and adding relevant work or education experience. As you add new entries, your Benchmark will update accordingly.

After completing education, when will my Benchmarks update?

If you complete Violet education on the platform, your Benchmarks will update by the end of the day. While you may not see immediate visible progression, rest assured that your efforts are being recorded.

I've added external education or other experience to my Violet profile. When will my Benchmarks update?

Our Benchmark updating process takes about 72 hours. Your updated Benchmarks will typically appear the following Monday after you’ve inputted new coursework or work experience into your Violet profile.