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4. Which of the following strategies does your agency utilize to recruit staff, contractors, and/orpartnership members that reflect the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of your clients?MARK ALL THAT APPLY~ Agency newsletter or publication~ Major regional newspaper~ Community/neighborhood newspapers or publications~ Local bulletin postings (e.g., community centers and other sites)~ Local radio outlets or television broadcasts~ National employment database~ Web sites~ Contact leaders and liaisons involved with community health issues and networks (i.e., consumergroups, advocacy groups, local health officials)~ Other, please specify _______________________________________~ Don’t know~ None of the above5. Which of the following practices apply to your agency’s recruitment efforts (for staff, contractors,and/or partnership members) to address clients’ needs for culturally and linguistically appropriateservices?MARK ALL THAT APPLY~ Document non-English language skills~ Identify non-English language skills as preferred or required in recruitment announcements~ Hire, contract with, or partner with, candidates with non-English language skills when otherqualifications are comparable~ Identify diversity training and experience as preferred or required~ Hire, contract with, or partner with, candidates with diversity training or experience when otherqualifications are comparable~ Appoint a selection committee trained in cultural competence~ Offer “sign up” bonuses paid directly to new employees, contractors, or partners with skills ortraining related to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services~ Other, please specify _______________________________________~ Don’t know~ None of the aboveThe last two questions are about diverse clinical practices that may be encouraged by youragency.6. In which of the following ways does your agency encourage its (employed, contracted, orpartnership) providers to integrate alternative and complementary treatments regarding patient care?MARK ALL THAT APPLY~ Promotes consideration of cultural differences and preferences when developing treatments~ Promotes consultation with family members, as appropriate, when diagnosing or developingtreatment for the patient~ Promotes collaboration with local culturally-specific healers about patient care or treatment~ Don’t know~ None of the aboveCOSMOS Corporation, December 2003 16