Abstract
This article describes activities of a Transcultural Patient Care Committee whose aim is to develop the knowledge and skills of medical center staff to provide culturally congruent care. The activities include staff development offerings, a transcultural patient care resource manual, and communication and assessment tools. These efforts have provided a foundation to assist staff with meeting the challenge of caring for multicultural patients.
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