This project was implemented to address one of the reasons for health inequities in Nebraska—communication and lack of access to health care among residents with limited English proficiency — and will target minority populations in 15 Nebraska counties.
• Goal 1: Increase knowledge and awareness of culturally and linguistically appropriate services and programs, and increase access to health care services via improving the adoption and …show more content…
o Objective 1.3: Create or adopt educational materials for use in improving the adoption and implementation of the National CLAS Standards by public health and health care organizations in the targeted communities o Objective 1.4: Deliver presentations and/or education to targeted organizations to encourage adoption and implementation of CLAS standards o Objective 1.5: Provide technical assistance with plans for adoption and implementation of CLAS standards by public health and healthcare organizations in the 15 targeted counties
• Goal 2: Increase access to health care services via provision of health education, screenings and referrals or linkages to additional services for minorities in Nebraska counties with 5 percent or greater minority