Cultural Competence. A. The CONTRACTOR shall participate in the State's efforts to promote the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner to all beneficiaries, including those with limited English proficiency and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. (42 C.F.R. § 438.206(c)(2).)
Cultural Competence. CONTRACTOR shall provide services pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with current State statutory, regulatory and policy provisions related to cultural and linguistic competence as defined in California State Department of Mental Health (DMH) Information Notice No: 10-02, 2010 Cultural Competence Plan Requirements (CCPR), which establishes new standards and criteria for the entire County Mental Health System, including Medi-Cal services, MHSA, and Realignment as part of working toward achieving cultural and linguistic competence. The CCPR standards and criteria as cited in California Code of Regulations, Title, 9, Section 1810.410, are applicable to organizations/agencies that provide mental health services via Medi-Cal, MHSA, and/or Realignment.
Cultural Competence. All services, policies and procedures must be culturally and linguistically appropriate. CONTRACTOR must participate in the implementation of the most recent Cultural Competency Plan for the COUNTY and shall adhere to all cultural competency standards and requirements. CONTRACTOR shall participate in the COUNTY'S efforts to promote the delivery of services in a culturally competent and equitable manner to all clients, including those with limited English proficiency and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Cultural Competence. Understanding those values, beliefs, and needs that are associated with an individual’s age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or racial, ethnic, or religious backgrounds. Cultural Competence also includes a set of competencies which are required to ensure appropriate, culturally sensitive health care to persons with congenital or acquired disabilities.
Cultural Competence. A. The Contractor shall participate in the State's efforts to promote the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner to all beneficiaries, including those with limited English proficiency and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. (42 C.F.R. § 438.206(c)(2).)
Cultural Competence. 5.4.1 Grantee must develop and maintain current policies and procedures that are designed to ensure that service delivery and information gathering are conducted in a respectful, non-threatening, and culturally competent manner.
Cultural Competence. (a) The Provider shall administer, manage and deliver a culturally responsive and competent program. This shall, at a minimum, be evidenced by equity and parity in access to services, consumer satisfaction, and outcomes for clients served, regardless of race, ethnicity, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic status and/or disability. Policies, practices and quality improvement activities shall be informed by the needs and demographics of the individuals served or to be served by the program.
Cultural Competence. Contractor shall implement a Cultural Competence Plan, and Covered Services shall be provided in a culturally competent manner by ensuring the cultural competence of all Contractor staff, from clerical to executive management, and the Provider network. Contractor shall implement the NCQA Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care (CLAS Standards).
Cultural Competence. A set of behaviors, attitudes and policies in a system, agency or among professionals that affect cross-cultural work, evolving over time.
Cultural Competence. 13.1 The Contractor shall participate in the County’s efforts to promote the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner to all beneficiaries, including those with limited English proficiency and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of gender, sexual orientation or gender identity (42 C.F.R. §438.206(c)(2)).
