Legislation
Background
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Basic Concepts: Genetic Counseling
and Genetics |
Basic Concepts: Cultural and
Linguistic Competence |
National Standards
We encourage genetic counselors to learn about additional important factors to consider on their cultural and linguistic competence journey. These factors are “stick” approaches….what happens if you or your genetics center do not comply with national and state laws protecting individuals with limited English proficiency, minorities, individuals with various abilities, etc. Genetic counselors and their centers located in institutions that receive any federal funds (most everyone) must know about and comply with these laws.
In addition, we provide links to emerging state laws requiring cultural competence education for health care providers, diverse health care professional recruitment, and other related topics. We encourage genetic counselors to maintain awareness of the activities in his/her state, and even to advocate for these initiatives.
- National Laws
- Office for Civil Rights
- Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000
- State Laws
- Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Changes to the Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation To Ensure Visitation Rights for All Patients
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
