Table 3.

Leaders in Health Equity (LHE) learning objectives.

• Define key concepts of culture and ethnocentrism • Define Limited English Proficiency (LEP) •  Understand the unique needs of the LEP population, including: •  form a therapeutic relationship with LEP families •  communicate effectively with LEP families •  assess family's language preference •  assess family's understanding of the care plan •  identify whether an interpreter is needed •  assess whether LEP family can read handout material

• Describe best practices to address language barriers and communication challenges • Describe disparities and the major factors that influence health • Define health disparities within the local and regional community • Understand the societal and cultural influence on care delivery • Define bias, stereotyping, discrimination and racism • Describe how bias and stereotyping can affect medical decision and care • Understand the concept of Health Equity Integration (HEI) • Understand the role of quality improvement in addressing identified health disparities