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Considering Complexity: Culture, Language, Trust, and Preparedness

Author(s):Jonathan Purtle
Year: 2011
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Download:Purtle Citizen Corp Pres. NYC 5.23.11.pdf
Description:

This presentation outlines individual and organizational-level challenges relating to culture, language, and trust that contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in disaster and public health emergency outcomes. It also discusses recommendations from the National Consensus Panel on Emergency Preparedness and Cultural Diversity. The presentation was presented at the New York Citizen Corps Disaster Volunteer Conference in May of 2011.

Language(s):English
Communities:General
Subtopic:
Culturally Competent Care
Building Partnerships
Building Knowledge
Target Audience:First Responders; Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals
Resource Type:
Presentation