Competent Properly or well qualified and capable. Cultural Competency Acceptance and respect for difference, continuing self-assessment regarding culture, attention to the dynamics of difference, ongoing development of cultural knowledge and resources and flexibility within service models to work towards better meeting the needs of minority populations. Cultural Consultation Consultation from an individual knowledgeable about a particular culture. Having to do specifically with culture but not necessarily with mental health clinical issues. Culture The integrated pattern of human behavior that includes thought, communication, actions, customs, beliefs, values and institutions of a racial, ethnic, religious, or social group.
Culture defines the preferred ways for meeting needs.
The system shall afford indicators which measure program progress toward objectives, identify discrete costs, and facilitate identifying problems that need attention. Provider An organization or individual, such as a hospital or physician, that provides and is reimbursed for behavioral health care service. Sponsored Person Person covered by a particular health plan. Standards are the criteria or set of rules that describe the expected levels of clinical and system behavior as well as courses of action based on research and experience. Traditional Time-honored practices, which vary among groups.