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Displaying records 21 through 40 (128 total).

National Action Plan to Promote Safe Sleep. 2016. NAPPSS safe sleep & breastfeeding image gallery vetting checklist [rev.]. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 2 pp.

Kelly RL. 2015. Kelly report 2015: Health disparities in America. Washington, DC: Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly, 143 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about efforts to develop effective strategies to improve health outcomes, including oral health outcomes, in communities where the majority of residents are from minority groups. Topics related to oral health disparities are discussed, including difficulties accessing oral health care that are tied to socioeconomic factors; untreated tooth decay; the role of health professionals who are members of minority groups; bringing oral health care into underserved communities; overcoming geographic, cultural, and language barriers; and the government’s role in addressing oral health inequity. Recommendations for achieving health equity are provided.

Keywords: Barriers, Cultural diversity, Government role, Minority groups, Minority health, Outcome and process assessment, Program development, Program improvement, Quality assurance, Work force

Continelli T, Bruce C, Roberts E, Martiniano R. 2015. A profile of oral health providers in New York State. Rensselaer, NY: Center for Health Workforce Studies, 4 pp. (Research brief)

Annotation: This research brief provides information about the dentist and dental hygienist work force in New York state, including the concentration of dentists vs. dental hygienists, the concentration of dentists in urban vs. rural areas, the diversity of the oral health work force compared with the diversity of the state’s population, the ages of dentists and dental hygienists, and the educational attainment of dental hygienists. Sources and limitations of the data are described.

Keywords: Age factors, Cultural diversity, Dental hygienists, Dentists, Educational attainment, Health disparities, New York, Oral health, Rural environment, Urban environment, Work force

PolicyLink and University of Southern California, Program for Environmental and Regional Equity. 2014–. National equity atlas. Oakland, CA: PolicyLink, 1 v.

Annotation: This tool provides data on demographic changes and racial and economic inclusion for the largest 150 regions, in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States as a whole. Contents include data summaries that provide a snapshot of how a community is doing on key indicators of demographic change and equity; charts, graphs, and maps; and stories about how local leaders are using equity data to catalyze conversations and implement equitable growth strategies and policies.

Keywords: Communities, Community action, Cultural diversity, Data analysis, Economic factors, Equal opportunities, Geographic regions, Inclusion, Policy development, Racial factors, Social change, Statewide planning, Statistical data

Paniagua FA. 2014. Assessing and treating culturally diverse clients: A practical guide [4th ed]. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 391 pp. (Multicultural aspects of counseling series; v. 4)

Annotation: This book defines concepts and provides general guidelines for assessing and treating multicultural populations and provides specific guidelines for populations of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and American Indians. It also deals with issues of prevention, epidemiology, and guidelines for accurately interpreting data from culturally biased measures.

Keywords: Assessment, Cultural barriers, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Ethnic groups, Evaluation, Outreach, Patient care, Therapeutics, Training materials

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, MCH Training Program. 2014. 2012-2020 national goals. [Rockville, MD]: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, MCH Training Program, 2 items.

Annotation: This website presents the vision, goals, and core values of the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau's training program. Contents also include a nationally-focused multiyear strategic plan and fact sheet to guide entities invested in the MCH workforce. Topics include strategies, activities, and performance measures to support MCH workforce development; diversity and health equity; interdisciplinary and interprofessional training and practice; and science, innovation, and quality improvement.

Keywords: Diffusion of innovation, Federal MCH programs, Interdisciplinary approach, Professional training: Cultural diversity, Program improvement, Quality assurance, Strategic plans, Work force

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.

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

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]

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

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.

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.

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

[U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development]. 2012. Diversity in Peer Learning Collaborative participant reflections on lessons learned and recommendations for future diversity initiatives. [Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development], 3 pp.

Annotation: This document summarizes reflections on and recommendations for supports needed to advance and sustain diversity in MCH training programs. Topics include prioritizing diversity, expanding partnerships, new funding opportunities, and changes in program practices and activities. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Collaboration, Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Culturally competent services, MCH training programs, Minority groups, Peer groups, Sustainability

U.S. Office of Minority Health. 2011. HHS plan for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) health. Washington, DC: U.S. Office of Minority Health,

Annotation: This plan illustrates measurable objectives that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will pursue to raise the visibility of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) health issues, health care, and human services designations. The plan, developed as part of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, identifies how the department will carry out its plan to prevent, treat, and control Hepatitis B infections in AANHPI communities; work to improve reporting of data; foster workforce diversity by developing workforce pipelines for AAs and NHPIs; and address some of the key health issues that specifically impact NH and PI populations.

Keywords: Asian Americans, Cultural diversity, Data, Federal initiatives, Hawaii, Hepatitis B, Minority health, Oral health, Pacific Islanders, Strategic plans, Work force

Early Head Start National Resource Center. [2010]. Revisiting and updating the multicultural principles for Head Start programs serving children ages birth to five: Addressing culture and home language in Head Start programs and services. [Washington, DC]: Early Head Start National Resource Center, 80 pp.

Annotation: This document provides multicultural principles for Head Start programs and reviews research on multicultural principles. Contents are presented as 10 principles: individuals and culture, culturally relevant Head Start programming, learning about cultures of different groups and discarding stereotypes, cultural relevance and curriculum choices/adaptation, identity and functioning in society, English- and non-English-language learning, staff who reflect and are responsive to communities and families served, multicultural programming for children that respects differences, examining and challenging institutional and personal biases, and incorporating cultural and diverse programs in all systems and services.

Keywords: Children, Cultural beliefs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Head Start, Oral health, Program development

Altarum Institute. 2010. Diversity in MCH training: Peer learning collaborative—Activities and preliminary outcomes of 2009-2010. [Washington, DC]: Altarum Institute,

Goode TD. 2009. Promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency: Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing services and supports to children with disabilities and special health needs and their families [rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, 4 pp.

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports to children with disabilities and special health care needs and their families, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence in human service settings. The checklist provides concrete examples of the kinds of values and practices that foster such an environment. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires

Goode TD. 2009. Promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency: Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing behavioral health services and supports to children, youth, and their families [rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, 4 pp.

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports to children with disabilities and special health care needs and their families, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence in human service settings. The checklist provides concrete examples of the kinds of values and practices that foster such an environment. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires

Goode TD. 2009. Promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency: Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing services and supports in early intervention and early childhood settings [rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, 7 pp.

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports in early intervention and early childhood settings, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and linguistic competency. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Early intervention, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires, Young children

Goode TD. 2009. Promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency: Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing services and supports to individuals and families affected by sudden and unexpected infant death (SUID) [rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, 4 pp.

Annotation: This checklist is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence in settings that serve individuals and families experiencing sudden and unexpected infant death. Questions focus on areas including physical environment, materials and resources; communications styles; and values and attitudes.

Keywords: Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Infant death, Infant mortality, SIDS, Self evaluation

National Quality Forum. 2009. A comprehensive framework and preferred practices for measuring and reporting cultural competency: A consensus report [executive summary]. Washington, DC: National Quality Forum, 9 pp.

Annotation: This report provides a framework for measuring and reporting cultural competency through a set of 45 preferred practices covering a range of issues, including communication, community engagement, and workforce diversity and training. Additional topics include leadership, integration of cultural competency into management systems and operations, care delivery and supporting mechanisms, and data collection, public accountability, and quality improvement.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Health services delivery, Leadership training, Quality assurance, Resources for professionals, Training, Work force

Brown A, Flattau J. 2009. Promising practices for the recruitment and retention of culturally diverse students and faculty into maternal and child health training programs: Updated literature review. [Washington, DC]: Altarum, 54 pp.

Annotation: This report provides an overview of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau's MCH Training Program and the need for increased diversity in the MCH work force. It presents findings from a review of the published academic literature, policy statements, toolkits, and other relevant document on promising practices to recruit and retain underrepresented students and faculty into a wide range of health professional programs. The report describes the types of criteria used to assess institutional diversity, strategies used to plan and implement recruitment and retention activities, and evidence of the effectiveness of these programs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Cultural diversity, Literature reviews, MCH training programs, Professional training, Programs, Recruitment, Retention, Students
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