Introduction
The chosen case shows that healthcare services in the USA do not entirely meet each of the factors from CLAS, but the principal standard is almost implemented. Despite the diversity, the American healthcare system provides patients with equal and effective treatment. In addition, this standard includes communication needs, which are also offered in healthcare. However, this standard is not strictly followed, as there are many nationalities in the USA, and only some healthcare providers might meet their cultural beliefs. Hence, the healthcare providers in the USA manage to implement the principal standard of the CLAS system.
Discussion
Cultural competence, communication, training improvements, and health popularization might be developed to meet other standards. Cultural and linguistic inequality is one of the main challenges in healthcare services, which should be avoided. Firstly, the value of health should be shown by healthcare providers. For instance, a coordinated campaign should be implemented to promote healthy choices (Fabius, n. d.). Secondly, fixing the lack of diversity in the healthcare workforce is essential. Moreover, understanding people’s needs from different cultures will improve communication. Thirdly, providing each person with equal access to healthcare services is crucial (Fabius, & Clarke, n. d.). In this case, patients should be provided with information about healthcare services. Lastly, the health delivery methods should be transformed, as it stated that more than 33% of people in the USA did not care for their health (Betancourt et al., n. d.). All these changes should be implemented with the help of government assistance. In addition, the spread of CLAS standards among healthcare providers and patients will improve the effectiveness of the standards and expand their use.
Conclusion
Thus, establishing different practices, such as cultural and linguistic competence, training improvements, and governance assistance, will help healthcare services meet CLAS standards.
References
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Fabius, R., J. & Clarke, J., L. (n. d.). Building culture of health and wellness within organisations
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