Cultural and Linguistic Competence - Vision and Objectives

Office of Cultural & Linguistic Competence Vision & Objectives

The DBHDS vision for culturally competent care is:

Care that is given with understanding of and respect for the consumer’s health-related beliefs and cultural values
Staff that respect health related beliefs, interpersonal styles, and attitudes and behaviors of the consumers, families, and communities they serve
Administrative, management and clinical operations that include routine assessments and implementation of processes which result in a workforce that is culturally and linguistically competent and a system that provides the highest quality of care to all communities

OBJECTIVES:

Establish a system that delivers services in a culturally sensitive manner to consumers that are receiving service in Virginia’s mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorder system.
Coordinate the development of an Agency Cultural Competence Plan and its integration into agency policies, systems, program requirements and regulations.
Provide resources and support for the implementation of cultural competence requirements of providers.
Establish a steering committee to serve as an advisory body to the Office of Cultural & Linguistic Competence.
Support development of guidelines for linguistic standards and a "needs assessment" for linguistic services.
Identify and promote cultural competence training programs to enhance staff ability in providing culturally appropriate service.

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