Implementation Tip Sheets for National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)

The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) guide health care providers in tailoring their services to be responsive to the health beliefs, practices and needs of diverse individuals and communities. These tip sheets will help providers successfully implement CLAS practices and policies within their organizations.

• Tip Sheet for Achieving the Principal Standard (Standard 1)
• Tip Sheet for Governance, Leadership and Workforce Theme (Standards 2-4)
• Tip Sheet for the Communication and Language Assistance Theme (Standards 5-8)
• Tip Sheet for Engagement, Continuous Improvement and Accountability Theme (Standards 9-15)

This report was supported by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and funded by a grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The views, opinions and content expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of the Center for Mental Health Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.