Cultural Competence Archives - Nevada State Opioid Response

Responding to the Opioid Epidemic: Educational Competencies for Pain and Substance Use Disorder from the Medical Schools of the University of California

Servis, M., Fishman, S. M., Wallace, M. S., Henry, S. G., Ziedonis, D., Ciccarone, D., Knight, K. R., Shoptaw, S., Dowling, P., Suchard, J. R., Shah, S., Singh, N., Cedarquist, L. C., Alem, N., Copenhaver, D. J., Westervelt, M., & Willis, B. C. (2021). Responding to the Opioid Epidemic: Educational Competencies for Pain and Substance Use Disorder from the Medical Schools of the University of California. Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 22(1), 60–66. https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnaa399

A Structural Competency Curriculum for Primary Care Providers to Address the Opioid Use Disorder, HIV, and Hepatitis C Syndemic

Bagchi, A. D. (2020). A structural competency curriculum for primary care providers to address the opioid use disorder, HIV, and hepatitis C syndemic. Frontiers in Public Health, 8, Article 210. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00210

Does the Implementation of Evidence-Based and Culturally Competent Practices Reduce Disparities in Addiction Treatment Outcomes?

Guerrero, E. G., Garner, B. R., Cook, B., & Kong, Y. (2017). Does the implementation of evidence-based and culturally competent practices reduce disparities in addiction treatment outcomes? Addictive Behaviors, 73, 119–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.05.006

Cultural and Linguistic Competency

This website highlights the importance of culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) in healthcare to improve service quality and achieve health equity. It introduces the National CLAS Standards, a set of 15 action steps developed by the Office of Minority Health (OMH) to guide health organizations in providing respectful and responsive care. Additionally, the site features resources like the Think Cultural Health initiative and e-learning programs aimed at enhancing the cultural competence of healthcare professionals.

Think Cultural Health

Free, continuing education e-learning programs, from HHS.gov, each designed to help you provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS).

Cultural Competence In Health And Human Services

The CDC’s National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) website provides resources and information to public health professionals, focusing on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, tuberculosis, and school health. It emphasizes cultural competence in healthcare, offering strategies, training, and resources to improve services for diverse populations. The site aims to connect professionals with trusted information and each other to enhance public health outcomes.

The Opioid Guide: A Resource Guide for Practicing Psychologists

A guide from the American Psychological Society with information for practicing psychologists on opioids, their use, and effective treatments.

SAMHSA’s TIP 59: Improving Cultural Competence

This guide helps professional care providers and administrators understand the role of culture in the delivery of mental health and substance use services. It describes cultural competence and discusses racial, ethnic, and cultural considerations.

Cultural Competency in Assessing and Treating Opioid Use Disorder

Recommendations for clinicians on cultural competency in assessing and treating opioid use disorder.

The Importance of Cultural Competence in Pain and Palliative Care

Givler, A., Bhatt, H., & Maani-Fogelman, P. A. (2024). The importance of cultural competence in pain and palliative care. StatPearls. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK567710/

Cultural Competency Continuing Education Opportunities from CASAT Learning

CASAT Learning offers continuing education and professional development opportunities for behavioral health professionals. View their catalog of courses on the topic of cultural competency.

Cultural Competence and Ethnic Diversity in Healthcare

Nair, L., & Adetayo, O. A. (2019). Cultural competence and ethnic diversity in healthcare. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 7(5), e2219. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002219

Addressing Cultural Complexities in Counseling and Clinical Practice: An Intersectional Approach, Fourth Edition

Hays, P. A. (2022). Addressing Cultural Complexities in Counseling and Clinical Practice: An Intersectional Approach (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Toolkit for Centering Racial Equity in Data Integration

This toolkit is designed to help guide partnerships, collaboratives, agencies, and community initiatives seeking to center racial equity while using, sharing, and integrating administrative data.

Training & Technical Assistance Program to Center Racial Equity in Data Integration: Equity in Practice Learning Community

AISP’s Equity in Practice Learning Community is designed to help data sharing efforts implement and build on the promising practices identified in the Toolkit for Centering Racial Equity in Data Integration.

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