Performance measures of cultural competency in mental health organizations.
The authors utilized numerous documents created by advisory groups, expert panels and multicultural focus groups to develop performance measures for assessing the cultural competency of mental health systems. Competency was measured within three levels of organizational structure: administrative, provider network, and individual caregiver. Indicators, measures and data sources for needs assessment, information exchange, services, human resources, plans and policies, and outcomes were identified. Procedures for selection and implementation of the most critical measures are suggested. The products of this project are broadly applicable to the concerns of all cultural groups.
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Epidemiology & Health Services Research Laboratory, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Building 35, Orangeburg, NY 10962, USA. siegel@nki.rfmh.org
Davis-Chambers
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Haugland
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Bank
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Aponte
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McCombs
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D018864:Cultural Diversity; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008330:Management Audit; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D008913:Minority Groups; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009518:New York; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011361:Professional Competence; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D011635:Public Health Administration / Q000592:standards; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care