National Cultural and Linguistic Standards

Question 1

why did the Office of Minority Health publish the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care

Answer 1

Because immigration occurs at high levels and immigrants with limited English proficiency (LEP) have particular needs

Question 2

what did the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care set

Answer 2

set of 15 standards

Question 3

what did the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care set of 15 standards provide

Answer 3

a blueprint to improve quality of care and eliminate health disparities for culturally diverse populations

Question 4

what were the 2 provisions that aided National Cultural and Linguistic Standards

Answer 4

National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care and provision title 6 of the civil rights act of 1964

Question 5

what standards does the provision title 6 of the civil rights act of 1964 set

Answer 5

when people with LEP(limited English proficiency) seek health care in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, daycare centers, and mental health centers, services cannot be denied to them

Provides assistance with communication utilizing
resources such as interpreters