Culturally and linguistically diverse populations continue to grow, and health care professionals, including nurses, are recognizing the need to consider cultural attitudes, beliefs, and values to provide equitable and… The CLAS standards provide a framework to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services

There are a range of tools and strategies, including cultural competency self-assessments, communication, and interventions such as the ACCESS model, that are aimed at identifying strengths and pinpointing areas where… By focusing on these aspects, nursing professionals and health care organizations can create an environment where all clients, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background, feel understood, respected, and…

cultural safety — an environment that is spiritually, socially, and emotionally safe, as well as physically safe for people where there is no assault, challenge, or denial of their identity, of…. cultural brokers — individuals who act as intermediaries or go-betweens among different cultures, using their knowledge and understanding of different cultures to help facilitate communication…. limited English proficiency (LEP) — individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand the English language. professional medical interpreter — an individual who has passed a certification examination to demonstrate they have met nationally set standards to ensure client safety and compliance with federal guidelines and….