CLAS are services that are respectful of and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and needs of diverse patients. CLAS is a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity.
National CLAS Standards
OMH developed the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care, also known as the National CLAS Standards, to advance health equity, improve quality of services, and help eliminate disparities.
https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/cultural-and-linguistic-competency
