General Forensic & Legal

Cultural Intelligence and Linguistic Competency in Caring for Victims of Sexual Assault (Code 26)

Primary Presenter(s)

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  Michael Weaver, MD, FACEP, CDM

  Medical Director, Forensic Care Program
  Saint Luke's Health System
  Kansas City, Missouri

Interactively explore evidence-based cultural and linguistic tools and information to improve care for victims of sexual violence.

Learning Outcome(s). Increased knowledge about:

• the definition and evolution of cultural intelligence and linguistic competency in providing health care.
• the application of The Joint Commission guidelines for providing care to victims of sexual violence.
• the CLAS Standards, the ACA, and how they apply to victims of sexual violence, including the LGBTQ community.