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characteristics required revisions to terminology used in the CLAS in MCOs studyinstruments in order to accommodate the variability among LPHAs around the country.The three-component instrument developed for the CLAS in MCOs study wasrevised based on recommendations <strong>of</strong> expert panel members. The group determined thatthe protocols developed for the CLAS in MCOs study could be used to collect data fromLPHAs if the language contained in the protocols was reflective <strong>of</strong> an LPHA’sorganizational structure. As such, a Director or Designee Interview Protocol (seeAppendix C); a Staffing Questionnaire (see Appendix D); and a Client ServicesQuestionnaire (see Appendix E) were developed that included a revised version <strong>of</strong> theCLAS in MCOs data collection instruments.The Director or Designee Interview Protocol was designed to be brief in order toaccommodate the busy schedules <strong>of</strong> LPHA directors. Therefore, the majority <strong>of</strong> itemswere to be included in the Staffing and Client Services Questionnaires. Items related toorganizational governance (Domain 1) and CLAS plans and policies (Domain 2) arelocated in the Director or Designee Interview Protocol. Questionnaire items related tostaffing patterns (Domain 6), staff diversity training (Domain 7), and patient assessmentand treatment services (Domain 3) are found in the Staffing Questionnaire. The ClientServices Questionnaire includes items related to translation and interpretation services(Domain 8) and culturally inclusive health care environment and practices (Domain 3).Information about Management Information Systems (Domain 5) is included in both theStaffing and Client Services Questionnaires, and questions about CLAS-related qualitymonitoring and improvement efforts (Domain 4) are included in all three components.COSMOS Corporation, December 2003 2-15

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