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Community Clinics & Health Centers and Emergency Management

Author(s):Nora O’Brien
Organization(s):California Primary Care Association
Location:California
Year: 2005
Available at:www.cpca.org/programs/training/documents/conf/L/L_O'Brien.pdf
Description:

This PowerPoint presentation describes the roles and responsibilities of Community Clinics and Health Centers, entities that provide 10 million patient visits per year in California, in preparing for emergencies. Because nearly half of the population served by these CHCCs is non-English speaking, cultural competence and linguistically appropriate care is a major focus.

Language(s):English
Communities:General
Subtopic:
Culturally Competent Care
Language Access Services
Phase 6 - Response
Phase 2 - Preparedness
Phase 4 - Physical Impact
Target Audience:Emergency Planners & Managers; Healthcare Providers; Public Health Professionals; Hospitals
Resource Type:
Presentation
Contact Info:

Nora O'Brien, Senior Regional Advocate
California Primary Care Association
1215 K Street, Suite 700
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 440-8170 ext 232
Fax: (916) 440-8172
E-mail: nobrien@cpca.org
Website:www.cpca.org/resources/cepp