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1 A Roadmap for HospitalsAdvancing Effective Communication,Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care QualitySafetyEquityProject StaffAmy Wilson-Stronks, , Project Director, Health Disparities, Division of Quality Measurement and Research, The Schyve, , Senior Vice President, The Joint CommissionChristina L. Cordero, , , Associate Project Director, Division of Standards and Survey Methods, The Joint CommissionIsa Rodriguez, Project Coordinator, Division of Quality Measurement and Research, The Joint CommissionMara Youdelman, , , Senior Attorney, National Health Law ProgramProject AdvisorsMaureen Carr, , Project Director, Division of Standards and Survey Methods, The Joint CommissionAmy Panagopoulos, , , Director, Division of Standards and Survey Methods, The Joint CommissionRobert Wise, , Vice President, Division of Standards and Survey Methods, The Joint CommissionJoint Commission MissionThe mission of The Joint Commission is to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stake-holders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highestquality and inclusion of an organization name, product.

2 Or service in a Joint Commission publication should not be construed as an en-dorsement of such organization, product, or services, nor is failure to include an organization name, product, or service to beconstrued as disapproval. 2010 by The Joint CommissionPermission to reproduce this guide for noncommercial, educational purposes with display of attribution is granted. For other requests regarding permission to reprint, please call (630) CitationThe Joint Commission : Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care: ARoadmap for Hospitals. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission , more information about The Joint Commission , please visit Roadmap for HospitalsiiTable of ..1A Roadmap to the the RoadmapIs Organized ..3 Checklist of Recommended Issues to Commission and Guide ..4 Suggested Ways to Use the Roadmap for Improve Train Help Inform Policy ..4To Evaluate Compliance with Relevant Laws, Regulations, and 1: Issues and Related Practice Examples to Address During patients of their the patient s preferred language for discussing health whether the patient has a sensory or communication need.

3 10 Determine whether the patient needs assistance completing admission forms ..11 Collect patient race and ethnicity data in the medical record ..11 Identify if the patient uses any assistive the patient if there are any additional needs that may affect his or her care ..11 Communicate information about unique patient needs to the care team ..12 Chapter 2: Assessment ..13 Recommended Issues and Related Practice Examples to Address During Assessment ..13 Identify and address patient communication needs during the patient provider relationship with an the patient s ability to understand and act on health and address patient mobility needs during patient cultural, religious, or spiritual beliefs and practices that influence care ..15 Identify patient dietary needs or restrictions that affect the patient to identify a support person ..16 Communicate information about unique patient needs to the care team ..16iiiChapter 3: Issues and Related Practice Examples to Address During Treatment.

4 17 Address patient communication needs during treatment ..19 Monitor changes in the patient s communication status ..19 Involve patients and families in the care process ..19 Tailor the informed consent process to meet patient needs ..19 Provide patient education that meets patient needs ..20 Address patient mobility needs during treatment ..21 Accommodate patient cultural, religious, or spiritual beliefs and changes in dietary needs or restrictions that may impact the patient s care ..22 Ask the patient to choose a support person if one is not already identified ..22 Communicate information about unique patient needs to the care team ..22 Chapter 4: End-of-Life Issues and Related Practice Examples to Address During End-of-Life patient communication needs during end-of-life care ..25 Monitor changes in the patient s communication status during end-of-life care ..26 Involve the patient s surrogate decision-maker and family in end-of-life patient mobility needs during end-of-life care.

5 27 Identify patient cultural, religious, or spiritual beliefs and practices at the end of life ..27 Make sure the patient has access to his or her chosen support 5: Discharge and Issues and Related Practice Examples to Address During Discharge and Transfer ..29 Address patient communication needs during discharge and transfer ..29 Engage patients and families in discharge and transfer planning and instruction ..30 Provide discharge instruction that meets patient needs ..30 Identify follow-up providers that can meet unique patient needs ..31 Chapter 6: Organization Issues and Related Practice Examples to Address the Leadership Domain of Organization leadership commitment to effective communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered unique patient needs into new or existing hospital policies ..34 Recommended Issues and Related Practice Examples that Address the Data Collection and Use Domain of Organization Readiness.

6 35 Conduct a baseline assessment of the hospital s efforts to meet unique patient available population-level demographic data to help determine the needs of the surrounding a system to collect patient-level race and ethnicity information ..36 Develop a system to collect patient language information ..36 Make sure that the hospital has a process to collect additional patient-level Issues and Related Practice Examples that Address the Workforce Domain of Organization recruitment efforts to increase the pool of diverse and bilingual candidates ..37 Ensure the competency of individuals providing language the issues of effective communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered care into new or existing staff training curricula ..38 Identify staff concerns or suggested improvements for providing care that meets unique patient Issues and Related Practice Examples that Address the Provision of Care, Treatment, and ServicesDomain of Organization Readiness.

7 39A Roadmap for HospitalsivCreate an environment that is inclusive of all patients ..39 Develop a system to provide language services ..40 Address the communication needs of patients with sensory or communication impairments ..41 Integrate health literacy strategies into patient discussions and materials ..42 Incorporate cultural competence and patient- and family-centered care concepts into care delivery ..42 Recommended Issues and Related Practice Examples that Address the Patient, Family, and Community Engagement Domain of Organization Readiness ..43 Collect feedback from patients, families, and the surrounding community ..43 Share information with the surrounding community about the hospital s efforts to meet unique patient needs ..43 Appendix A: Checklist to Improve Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care Across theCare Continuum ..47 Appendix B: Current Joint Commission Requirements.

8 49 Environment of Care ..49 Emergency Management ..50 Human Resources ..50 Leadership ..51 Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services ..53 Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual ..55 Transplant Safety ..55 Appendix C: New Joint Commission Standards ..57 Human Resources .. of Care, Treatment, and Services ..58 Record of Care, Treatment, and Services ..60 Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual ..62 Appendix D: Laws and VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Language Access for LEP Persons ..65 Revised HHS LEP Guidance Effective Practices for Title VI Compliance ..66 Complaint Investigation and Resolution ..67 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Effective Communication for PeopleWho Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing ..68 ADA Business Brief: DOJ Assistance for Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital and Court Cases Involving Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Persons in Hospital 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA: Other Types of Prohibited 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA: Accessible Medical Facilities and Equipment.

9 73 Other Federal, State, and Local Laws ..74 Title XVIII of the Social Security Act: Compliance with Federal Civil Rights Laws ..74 Hill-Burton Act: Community Service Obligations ..74 Age Discrimination Act of 1975 ..75vA Roadmap for HospitalsSection 542 of the Public Health Service Act: Substance and Local E: Resource Guide ..77 Leadership Domain ..77 Organization Assessment Using Frameworks, Tools, and Guidelines ..77 Data Collection and Use and Using Patient- and Community-Level Data for Service Planning ..79 Workforce Domain ..80 Working with an Interpreter ..80 Cultural Competency for Interpreters and of Care, Treatment, and Services Overall Patient Provider Language Access Services for Patients Who Speak a Language Other Than English ..82 Translating Materials into Other Languages and Sources for Materials in Other , Understanding, and Addressing Cultural Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and the Needs of Patients with Disabilities.

10 86 Addressing the Needs of Patients with Physical or Cognitive Communication Needs ..86 Addressing the Needs of Patients Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision ..86 Addressing the Needs of Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Health Literacy Needs ..87 Addressing the Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Patients ..88 Providing Care at the End of Life ..88 Cultural Competency Materials for Specific Populations or Conditions ..89 Patient, Family, and Community Engagement Domain ..89 Encouraging Patient and Family Engagement ..89 Engaging the Community ..90 Glossary ..91A Roadmap for HospitalsviReviewersPat Adamski, Lynne Bergero, Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Sarah Blackstone, Mary Brockway, Yue Pui Chin, Timothy Chu, CarolineChristensen, Marsha Connet, Margarete Cook, Ilene Corina, John Costello, Michele Erikson, Sheila Foran, Susan Frampton,Erica Galvez, Kathryn Garrett, Joel Ginsberg, George Handzo, Eileen Hanrahan, Romana Hasnain-Wynia, Amy Hasselkus,Richard Hurtig, Morgan Jones, Stephan Kamholz, Robert Katzfey, Joanna Kaufman, Kristi Kirschner, April Kopp, Debra Kreis-berg, Karen Lee, Rebecca Mansbach, Deborah May, Julie McKinney, Mary Carol Mooney, Donise Mosebach, Sunita Mutha,Terri Parnell, Lance Patak, Harvey Pressman, Howard Rosenblum, Karin Ruschke, Laura Smith, Leslie Smith, Marjorie Stanzler,Joseph Swedish, Tristam Westphal, Sue Wintz, and Matthew WyniaEditorial and Production SupportMany thanks for the editorial support of Helen Fry, , executive editor and Audrie Bretl Roelf.