A Guide to Planning and Implementing Cultural Competence Organizational Self-Assessment
This resource, developed by the National Center for Cultural Competence at Georgetown University, provides a comprehensive framework for health and human service organizations to systematically assess and enhance their cultural and linguistic competence. The guide emphasizes self-assessment as a necessary, effective, and systematic approach to planning and incorporating cultural competence within organizations, with particular support for State Title V Children with Special Health Care Needs programs. It outlines essential elements for achieving cultural competence and presents detailed steps for planning and implementing self-assessment processes, while emphasizing the importance of meaningful involvement of consumers, families, and community stakeholders throughout the process.