Cultural and Linguistic Competence Organizational Assessment Instrument for Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Programs

Resource Author: Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence

Resource type: Self-Assessment

Link to resource: https://nccc.georgetown.edu/documents/FIMR_Assessment.pdf

From resource: While there are many tools and instruments to assess organizational cultural and linguistic competence, none has been specifically developed to address the unique issues of local programs such as Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) teams. The Cultural and Linguistic Organization Assessment Instrument for Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Programs (CLCOA-FIMR) was developed to meet this need. The CLCOA-FIMR is intended to support FIMRs to: (1) plan for and incorporate culturally and linguistically competent policies, structures, and practices in all aspects of their work; (2) enhance the quality of case reviews and action plans within diverse and underserved communities; and (3) promote cultural and linguistic competence as an essential approach in the elimination of disparities and the promotion of health and mental health equity.

Your FIMR organization may use assessment results: (1) to provide a summary of the strengths and areas for growth to advance cultural and linguistic competence, (2) for strategic planning, and (3) to improve the quality of the FIMR process in your community.