26B-7-114. Office of Health Equity — Duties.
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As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-7-114- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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“Multicultural or minority health issue” means a health issue, including a mental and oral health issue, of particular interest to cultural, ethnic, racial, or other subpopulations, including:
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disparities in:
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disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, treatment, and treatment response; and |
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cultural competency in the delivery of health care. |
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“Office” means the Office of Health Equity created in this section. |
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There is created within the department the Office of Health Equity. |
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The office shall:
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promote and coordinate the research, data production, dissemination, education, and health promotion activities of the following that relate to a multicultural or minority health issue:
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local health departments; |
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local mental health authorities; |
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community-based organizations; and |
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other organizations within the state; |
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assist in the development and implementation of one or more programs to address a multicultural or minority health issue; |
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promote the dissemination and use of information on a multicultural or minority health issue by minority populations, health care providers, and others; |
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seek federal funding and other resources to accomplish the office’s mission; |
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provide technical assistance to organizations within the state seeking funding to study or address a multicultural or minority health issue; |
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develop and increase the capacity of the office to:
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ensure the delivery of qualified timely culturally appropriate translation services across department programs; and |
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provide, when appropriate, linguistically competent translation and communication services for limited English proficiency individuals; |
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provide staff assistance to any advisory committee created by the department to study a multicultural or minority health issue; and |
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annually report to the Legislature on its activities and accomplishments. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session