Health Equity Measurement

"AHDC [Arizona Health Disparities Center] provides training and technical assistance on CLAS Standards"

• Implementing CLAS Standards and Improving Cultural Competency and Language Access - A Practical Toolkit
• Arizona Cultural & Linguistic Competency Technical Assistance Resource Kit
• Manual for Non-English Written Materials and Translations

“Although there is currently no indicator to measure levels of access to CLAS, this has been identified as an opportunity for further data development to monitor this priority area of attention.”

"OHE [Office of Health Equity] promotes the CLAS Standards in Connecticut through training, workshops, and web-based resources in collaboration with federal and state partners."

• Link to page with additional information about I SPEAK cards

“Currently, the Division of Public Health is implementing CLAS Standards.”

Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards = Cultural and Linguistic Competency & Health Literacy Resources. Provides links to toolkits and training resources.

Making CLAS Happen: Six Areas for Action: "This manual offers innovative and practical approaches for agencies to incorporate the federal CLAS principles and practices into all aspects of organizational activities."

Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards = Cultural Competence Training & Community

• "In 2016, the MSDH became licensed to offer the Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP) Cultural Competence Training."
• Otherwise, links to National CLAS Standards resources

Provides link to online training with assessment and resources from National CLAS Standards

"The Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Program offers free training and technical assistance to organizations and community members interested in learning more about cultural competence and the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (National CLAS Standards)."

Links to National CLAS Standards

Links to resources and training, developed at both the national and state levels.

"We integrate the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Healthcare (CLAS Standards) in our work across the Department."

"The CLAS Initiative strives to advance health equity for Virginia’s increasingly diverse population by providing and developing resources related to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care services (CLAS). Projects within the initiative include:"

• Navigating Through the U.S. Healthcare System for Immigrants, Refugees and Migrants
• CLAS Website
• Language Identification Poster
• Language Needs Assessments
• Additional CLAS Resources

"Adopt and implement the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services."

Links to national- and state-developed resources and training, with specific sections for cultural competence and language access.

Links to national- and state-developed resources, as well as resources from other states.