___You have discussed what culture is and the differences between cultural knowledge, cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.
___Your community or organization has explored the various types of diversity and the importance and benefits of being culturally competent.
___Your organization has identified needs and outcomes to become culturally competent and is ready to change.
___Your organization has taken steps to build a multicultural organization:
___You have formed a Cultural Competence Committee.
___You have a mission statement.
___You have formed partnerships with similar organizations and use free resources.
___You have done a cultural competence assessment of your organization.
___Your staff has discussed cultural competence needs in the organization.
___You have adjusted budget and job requirements to include cultural competence.
___You have facilities and resources that respect cultures and educate staff on culture differences.
___You have built a network of natural helpers to sustains cultural competence.
___You use diversity outreach, training, and communication to manage a multicultural organization.