Bridging Gaps: The Vital Role of Cultural Competence in Healthcare

Presenters:

Wilma Alvarado-Little, M.A., M.S.W., Language Access Advocate
James O’Barr, M.S.W., Migrant Health Coordinator, N.E. Region, Hudson River Healthcare, Inc.

At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:

Recognize the benefits of culturally and linguistically appropriate health services.
Describe methods for providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health services.
Explain why providing culturally competent care is essential to improving overall individual and population-based health outcomes.

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Participant Information

1. Work location: *

2. Job position / Role: *

3. Type of organization / Work setting: *

4. Are you Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin? * (One or more categories may be selected)

Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a Puerto Rican Cuban Another Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin Not of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin Unknown

5. What is your race? * (One or more categories may be selected)

American Indian or Alaska Native Nation or Tribal Affiliation:
Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Other Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian Guamanian or Chamorro Samoan Other Pacific Islander White Other Please specify:

6. Gender: *

6a. Other gender (required if "Other" was chosen above)

7. Age: *

8. How many years have you worked in your field? *

9. Do you work with medically underserved communities and/or special populations? *
Note: Medically Underserved Populations may include groups of persons who face economic, cultural or linguistic barriers to health care.

Program Evaluation

Using the rating scale, please rate the following.

10. Overall, the course was high quality. *

Learning Outcome
11. As a result of this educational activity, I have increased and enhanced my knowledge and competence on: *
“Bridging Gaps: The Vital Role of Cultural Competence in Healthcare will present fundamental concepts on cultural and linguistic competence for medical and public health professionals. This webcast will demonstrate why cultural and linguistic competence is important and how it can facilitate dialogue, awareness, and learning to address diverse healthcare needs.”

Objectives/Learner's achievement of each objective
12. As a result of this educational activity, I am able to:

A. Recognize the benefits of culturally and linguistically appropriate health services. *

B. Describe methods for providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health services. *

C. Explain why providing culturally competent care is essential to improving overall individual and population-based health outcomes. *

Presenters

Presenter 1
13. Wilma Alvarado-Little, M.A., M.S.W., Language Access Advocate

A. Is knowledgeable in content area *

B. Content is consistent with objectives *

C. Teaching strategies were appropriate for topic *

D. Teaching by this presenter was effective *

Presenter 2
14. James O’Barr, M.S.W., Migrant Health Coordinator, N.E. Region, Hudson River Healthcare, Inc.

A. Is knowledgeable in content area *

B. Content is consistent with objectives *

C. Teaching strategies were appropriate for topic *

D. Teaching by this presenter was effective *

Presenter 3
15. (Not applicable)

Presenter 4
16. (Not applicable)

Presenter 5
17. (Not applicable)

Conflict of Interest

18. Was information related to presenter conflict of interest and/or commercial bias shared with you before or during the activity? *

19. Was this activity free of commercial bias or conflict? *

A. If not, why?

Outcomes of Education

20a. Please rate your intention to change your practice as a result of this educational activity. *

20b. If you will use this information in your practice, what do you anticipate doing differently?

21. How confident are you in your ability to use what you learned to make a change or enhance your practice? *

22. How committed are you in your ability to use what you learned to make a change or enhance your practice? *

23. Please list up to three specific barriers you have identified that will prevent you from incorporating what you have learned into practice.

Comments

24. Please list up to three specific strengths of this learning activity/offering.

25. Please list up to three specific areas to improve this learning activity/offering.

26. Do you have additional training needs you would like to see offered?

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