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The IFMC was planned using the model of a culturally competent health care system to incorporate interpreters and bilingual providers, cultural diversity training for staff, linguistically and culturally appropriate health education and information materials, and in a healthcare setting that is specialized for international populations.
Our specific goals include:
- To provide comprehensive, high quality and culturally competent care to the growing population of limited English proficiency (LEP) patients in central Virginia.
- To become a well known local resource for limited English proficiency (LEP) patients, providers and community agencies.
- To develop systems to more efficiently care for patients, including better communication with community partners and standardized screening and evaluation.
- To diminish the need for emergency services.
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