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Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities. 2014. Maryland cultural competency technical assistance resource kit: Health literacy, language services, workforce diversity (upd. ed.). Baltimore, MD: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, 24 pp.

Annotation: This document is designed to assist health professionals in Maryland improve the cultural competency of their facilities and programs. Contents include contact information for individuals and organizations with expertise in health equity and cultural competency and information about free and fee-based training resources on topics such as cultural competency and cross-cultural communications, health literacy, language services, and limited English proficiency. Resources for clinical and nonclinical staff and information about health disparities research academic centers, and information are included.

Contact: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, 201 West Preston Street, Room 500, Baltimore, MD 21201, Telephone: (410) 767-7117 E-mail: https://health.maryland.gov/mhhd/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx Web Site: https://health.maryland.gov/mhhd/Pages/home.aspx Available from the website.

Keywords: Consultants, Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Directories, Health literacy, Languages, Maryland, Resources for professionals, Training materials, Work force

Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice. 2014. Core competencies for public health professionals. Washington, DC: Public Health Foundation, 24 pp.

Annotation: This report comprises a set of core competencies for the broad practice of public health in any setting. The core competencies reflect skills that may be desirable for professionals who deliver essential public health services and exist as a foundation for public health practice. The report provides background on the competencies and presents them according to eight domains: analytic/assessment skills, policy-development/program-planning skills, communication skills, cultural competency skills, community dimensions of practice skills, public health sciences skills, financial planning and management skills, and leadership and systems thinking skills.

Contact: Public Health Foundation, 1300 L Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 218-4400 Fax: (202) 218-4409 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.phf.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Assessment, Communication skills, Competence, Competency based education, Cultural competence, Leadership, Management, Policy development, Program planning, Public health, Systems development, Work force

Suicide Prevention Resource Center. 2014. Suicide prevention among LGBT youth: A workshop for professionals who serve youth. Waltham, MA: Education Development Center, 4 files.

Annotation: This toolkit contains workshop materials to build the capacity of schools, youth-serving organizations, and suicide prevention programs, with the larger goal of reducing suicidal behavior among LGBT youth. The leader's guide contains information about the history of the workshop; goals and objectives; intended audience; co-leaders; an overview of the workshop kit; instructions on workshop preparation, implementation, and follow-up; and a sample agenda, attendance sheet, exercise, certificate of attendance, and leader feedback form. The toolkit also includes handouts and presenter slides and notes.

Contact: Suicide Prevention Resource Center, Education Development Center, 43 Foundry Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453-8313, Telephone: (877) 438-7772 Secondary Telephone: (617) 964-5448 Fax: (617) 969-9186 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.sprc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Cultural competence, Homosexuality, Injury prevention, Mental health services, Resources for professionals, School age children, School health services, Self injurious behavior, Suicide prevention, Training materials, Youth

Poirier JM, Fisher SK, Hunt RA, Bearse M. 2014. A guide for understanding, supporting, and affirming LGBTQI2-S children, youth, and families. Washington, DC: American Institutes for Research, 7 pp.

Annotation: This resource provides general information for service providers, educators, allies, and community members who seek to support the health and well-being of children and youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and/or two-spirit (LGBTQI2-S) and their families.

Contact: Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health, American Institutes for Research, 1000 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 403-6827 Fax: (202) 403-5007 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.tapartnership.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Children, Cultural competence, Educational materials, Families, Homosexuality, Sexuality, Social support, Systems of care, Youth

U.S. Office of Minority Health, Center for Linguistic and Cultural Competence in Health Care. 2014. Cultural competency program for oral health professionals. Washington, DC: U.S. Office of Minority Health, Center for Linguistic and Cultural Competence in Health Care, 1 item.

Annotation: This course is designed to provide oral health professionals and other health professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to promote cultural and linguistic competence in oral health care. The program consists of three modules that address the fundamentals of culturally and linguistically appropriate oral health care, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate oral health care, and culturally and linguistically appropriate communication and messaging.

Contact: U.S. Office of Minority Health, The Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone: (240) 453-2882 Secondary Telephone: (240) 453-2883 Fax: (240) 453-2883 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Clearinghouses, Communication skills, Competency based education, Continuing education, Cultural competence, Culturally competent services, Federal initiatives, Health services, Oral health, Standards, Training

Bronheim S, Goode T. 2014. Documenting the implementation of cultural and linguistic competence: A guide for Maternal and Child Health Bureau training programs. Washington, DC: National Center for Cultural Competence, 8 pp.

Annotation: This guide for maternal and child health training programs presents approaches to documenting cultural and linguistic competence. Topics include documenting the extent to which a program's overall approach integrates principles and practices of cultural and linguistic competence. The guide also addresses ways to document cultural and linguistic competence in the following areas: curricula and clinical preparation; family involvement and community collaboration; and recruiting, retaining, and supporting racially and ethnically diverse trainees and faculty. Key definitions are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, P.O. Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5387 Secondary Telephone: (800) 788-2066 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nccc.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, MCH training programs, Nonprejudicial language, Recruitment

Moore KA, Caal S, Rojas A, Lawner EK. 2014. Child Trends' evaluation of the Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors program: Executive summary and discussion brief. Bethesda, MD: Child Trends Hispanic Institute, 6 pp.

National Center for Family / Professional Partnerships. 2014. Family-centered care assessment. Albuquerque, NM: National Center for Family / Professional Partnerships, multiple items.

Annotation: This resource describes a tool to help pediatricians and other health professionals improve family-centeredness of their care. The quality measurement questionnaire comprises 24 validated questions on topics such as decision-making interactions, family support, community services, and cultural competence. The resource includes information about using the Family-Centered Care Assessment (FCCA) for families, health care providers, and researchers; a FCCA fact sheet and project timeline; and links to a self-assessment tool and user guide for families and providers. Additional resources on family-centered care are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Family / Professional Partnerships, Family Voices, 3701 San Mateo Boulevard, N.W., Suite 103, Albuquerque, NM 87110, Telephone: (505) 872-4774 Secondary Telephone: (888) 835-5669 Fax: (505) 872-4780 Web Site: https://familyvoices.org/lfpp/f2fs/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Assessment, Cultural competence, Decision making, Family centered care, Family support services, Measures, Pediatric care, Program improvement, Quality assurance, Special health care needs

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2013-. LGBT training curricula for behavioral health and primary care practitioners. Rockville, MD: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, multiple items.

Annotation: This resource lists training curricula for behavioral health and primary care practitioners to help them assess, treat, and refer lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) clients in a culturally sensitive manner. Topics include effective communication tools for health professionals, HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders in ethnic minority men who have sex with men, nurses health education about LGBT (HEAL) elders, substance abuse treatment for LGBT individuals, and access to care and other health issues specific to women-who-partner-with-women. Continuing education credits are available.

Contact: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane , Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (877) SAMHSA-7 Secondary Telephone: (877) 726-4727 E-mail: Web Site: https://www.samhsa.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Cultural competence, Curricula, Mental health, Primary care, Resources for professionals, Sexual health, Sexual identity, Substance abuse, Training

Bouressa D. 2013. Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (Bilingual Nurse Advocate): Final report and abstract. Nashville, TN: Saint Thomas Health Services Fund, Baptist Hospital, 3 files.

Annotation: This report describes the 2008-2013 project to address Spanish language and culture barriers between Spanish-speaking women and their obstetric health care providers at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, through the development of a Bilingual Nurse Advocate (BNA) program. Contents include goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, publications and products produced, dissemination and utilization of results, as well as future plans and sustainability. Appendices include Spanish language samples of publications developed during the program [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Final reports, Language barriers, Nurses, Obstetrical nursing, Patient advocacy, Pregnant women, Spanish language materials

Antosh AA, Blair M, Edwards K, Goode T, Hewitt A, Izzo M, Johnson DR, Raynor O, Riddle I, Shanley JL, Walker Jr R, WehmeyerM. 2013. A collaborative interagency, interdisciplinary approach to transition from adolescence to adulthood. Silver Spring, MD: Association of University Centers on Disabilities, 56 pp.

Annotation: This paper, which is intended for faculty, staff, trainees, individuals with disabilities and their families, policymakers, and partners in disability organizations and agencies aims to promote a dialogue among key stakeholders and to facilitate their engagement in pursuing a comprehensive, coordinated, supportive, and successful transition process for adolescents with disabilities who are transitioning to young adulthood. The paper discusses self-determination; perspectives on transition; viewing transition through a cultural lens; the importance of interagency collaboration; and recommendations and policy implications.

Contact: Association of University Centers on Disabilities, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Telephone: (301) 588-8252 Fax: (301) 588-2842 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aucd.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Collaboration, Cultural competence, Public policy, Transition planning, Transition to independent living, Young adults

Goode T, Bronheim S. 2013. Experiential learning: Cultural and linguistic competence checklist for MCH training programs. Washington, DC: National Center for Cultural Competence, 9 pp.

Annotation: This checklist is designed to facilitate the integration of cultural and linguistic competence in experiential learning opportunities offered by maternal and child health training programs. Topics include choosing and monitoring experiential learning settings; preparing trainees to address stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in experiential learning settings; and supporting students in experiential learning settings. Definitions and key concepts are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, P.O. Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5387 Secondary Telephone: (800) 788-2066 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nccc.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

Keywords: Competency based education, Cultural competence, Language barriers, MCH training, Professional education

Moursi A. 2013. Patient centered care. Chicago, IL: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center, 12 pp.

Annotation: This brief describes principles of and case studies on how patient- and family-centered care fit within the dental home. The brief also addresses health information technology and government programs that promote this care model. Finally, policy recommendations for patient- and family-centered care are presented. Topics include respect and cultural competence, integration and coordination of care, communication and information sharing, quality of care, and whole-person and comprehensive care.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Research and Policy Center, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611-2637, Telephone: (312) 337-2169 Secondary Telephone: (800) 544-2174 Fax: (312) 337-6329 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.aapd.org/research/policy-center/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Dental care, Family centered care, Health services delivery, Oral health, Patient care management, Physician patient relations, Service integration

Pearsall CC. 2013. Equity for all: Entry points to elevate LGBT health. Washington, DC: Grantmakers In Health, 2 pp. (Issue focus)

Annotation: This report focuses on ways that health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people can be improved. The report introduces the issue and discusses how the Affordable Care Act may help improve access to health care for LGBT people, supporting cultural competence initiatives and policy, and reducing tobacco use (which is more common among LGBT people than among non-LGBT people).

Contact: Grantmakers In Health, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-4101, Telephone: (202) 452-8331 Fax: (202) 452-8340 Web Site: http://www.gih.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Cigarette smoking, Cultural competence, Health care reform, Homosexuality, Initiatives, Legislation, Sexuality, Smoking cessation programs, Tobacco use

Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center. 2013. Cultural competency toolbox (rev. ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center, multiple items.

Annotation: This toolbox provides information about what cultural competence is and the role of providing culturally and linguistically competent care for Emergency Medical Services for Children projects. The toolbox provides links to resources for health professionals, database searches, example practices, and resource for families and caregivers. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Telephone: (301) 244-6300 Fax: (301) 244-6301 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.emscnrc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Collaboration, Cultural competence, Emergency medical services for children, Health services

Martinez K, Franics K, Poirier JM, Brown Jr. LD, Wang M. 2013. A blueprint for using data to reduce disparities/disproportionalities in human services and behavioral health care. Washington, DC: American Institutes for Research, 40 pp.

Annotation: This blueprint describes a framework and multistep process to reduce disparities and disproportionalities in human services and behavioral health care. The steps discussed include (1) readiness, (2) community engagement, (3) identification, (4) assessment, (5) intervention, (6) evaluation/continuous quality improvement, (7) replication, and (8) sustainability. A case study in a hypothetical community is included.

Contact: American Institutes for Research, 1000 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 944-5400 Secondary Telephone: (877) 334-3499 Fax: (202) 403-5454 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.air.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Quality assurance, Access to health care, Communities, Data, Statistical data, Community programs, Cultural competence, Cultural factors, Ethnic factors, Human services, Intervention, Prevention, Program evaluation, Racial factors, Racism, Treatment

DeFrancis Sun B, Pickett OK. 2013. Culturally competent services: Professional resource brief (upd. ed.). Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, multiple items.

Annotation: This brief lists major resources for information on cultural and linguistic competence and sources of non-English health education materials. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ncemch.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Culturally competent services, Linguistic competence

Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Research and Evaluation. 2013. An evaluation of the diversity in MCH training: Peer Learning Collaborative. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Research and Evaluation, 29 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings and recommendations from an evaluation of a peer learning collaborative to support existing maternal and child health (MCH) training program grantees in their efforts to increase racial and ethnic diversity of trainees and faculty. Contents include a description of the collaborative (eleven teams of program grantees and their institutional or community-based partners); the evaluation methodology; and findings on the overall benefits of the collaborative, challenges, the role of technical assistance, and sustainability. The appendices contain a list of webinars and trainings and the structured interview guide.

Contact: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 443-2340 Web Site: http://mchb.hrsa.gov/maternal-child-health-initiatives/workforce-training Available from the website.

Keywords: Collaboration, Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Culturally competent services, MCH training programs, Mentors, Peer groups, Program evaluation, Technical assistance

Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness. [2012]. Healthy Tomorrows Somali Bantu Project final report. Louisville, KY: Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, 21 pp.

Annotation: This final report summarizes the Healthy Tomorrows Somali Bantu Project, which took place between March 2006 and February 2012 and was developed to increase access to culturally competent healthcare services, health prevention, and health education services and to provide a medical home for families of the Somali Bantu refugee population who have settled in Louisville, KY since the year 2000. The report describes the project goals and objectives; discusses program activities and evaluation measures; presents the results and final outcomes; and addresses futures plans and sustainability. A quick reference guide on the diet, religion, language, and culture of the Somali Bantu refugees is included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Contact Phone: 502-574-6665 E-mail: [email protected] Contact E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Cultural competence, Final reports, Health education, Healthy Tomorrows, Kentucky, Local programs, Minority health, Prevention programs, Refugees

National Center for Cultural Competence. 2012-. Mentoring: An evidence-based strategy to increase the number of students and faculty from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in maternal and child health training programs. Washington, DC: National Center for Cultural Competence,

Annotation: This website provides information and resources related to efforts to increase the number of students and faculty from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in all facets of the public health and maternal and child health (MCH) work force and to enhance the learning environment by ensuring cultural competence within all components of training programs. Specifically, the website focuses on mentoring as a strategy to support racially and ethnically diverse students and faculty who are underrepresented within MCH training programs. The site includes links to a review of peer-reviewed and gray literature, a summary of information from listening sessions with students and faculty, and a list of multi-institutional or national programs that support mentoring efforts.

Contact: National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, P.O. Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5387 Secondary Telephone: (800) 788-2066 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nccc.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Ethnic factors, MCH training, MCH training programs, Mentors, National programs, Programs, Public health, Racial factors, Research, Students, Training
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The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.