Cultural Competence

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• A Guide to Choosing and Adapting Culturally and Linguistically Competent Health Promotion Materials

  Last Updated: 2014-05-08 – Manual/Guide  

  A guide created by the U.S. National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development for Healthy People to help guide professionals on developing and adapting resources for a variety of cultures in the community.

  Target Audience: Professional

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• Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care: A Roadmap for Hospitals

  Last Updated: 2014-12-12 – Manual/Guide  

  A monograph developed by The Joint Commission for use by hospitals to assess aspects of communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered care within their organization, including identifying and monitoring patient's dietary needs or restrictions in relation to cultural, religious or spiritual beliefs.

  Target Audience: Professional

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