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Briefings on the Joint Commission, September 2012

Cultural awareness has risen to the top of healthcare development and concerns in recent years. Ensuring that patients' needs are met, that they understand the ­education given to them, that appropriate translation services are provided-all of these components and more must be built into a facility's plans to provide the ­highest-quality care possible.

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