Common use of Indigenous Cultural Awareness Clause in Contracts

Indigenous Cultural Awareness. The Health Service Provider (HSP) will report on the activities it has undertaken during the fiscal year to increase the Indigenous cultural awareness and sensitivity of its staff, physicians and volunteers (including Board members) throughout the organization. In order to support the LHIN’s goal of improving access to health services and health outcomes for Indigenous people, a minimum of 15 per cent of the HSP’s staff will receive Indigenous Cultural Safety training during this reporting period. Meeting this minimum requirement will serve a longer-term goal of involving all HSP staff in this educational initiative over time. HSPs will be provided with a list of training options (e.g. online and face-to-face sessions) and other educational resources for staff to choose from. The LHIN may provide one-time funding through a lead agency to support HSP staff participation in priority training offerings. The Indigenous Cultural Awareness Report, using a template to be provided by the LHIN, is due to the LHIN by April 30, 2020 and should be submitted using the subject line: 2019-20 Indigenous Cultural Awareness Report to xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx. An updated/revised reporting template will be forwarded to all HSPs at a later date. HSPs that have multiple accountability agreements with the LHIN should provide one aggregated report for the corporation. Issued pursuant to the Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement‌ To: The Board of Directors of the [Insert Name of LHIN]

Indigenous Cultural Awareness. The Health Service Provider (HSP) will report on the activities it has undertaken during the fiscal year to increase the Indigenous cultural awareness and sensitivity of its staff, physicians and volunteers (including Board members) throughout the organization. In order to support the LHIN’s goal of improving access to health services and health outcomes for Indigenous people, a minimum of 15 per cent of the HSP’s staff will receive Indigenous Cultural Safety training during this reporting period. Meeting this minimum requirement will serve a longer-term goal of involving all HSP staff in this educational initiative over time. HSPs will be provided with a list of training options (e.g. online and face-to-face sessions) and other educational resources for staff to choose from. The LHIN may provide one-time funding through a lead agency to support HSP staff participation in priority training offerings. The Indigenous Cultural Awareness Report, using a template to be provided by the LHIN, is due to the LHIN by April 30, 2020 and should be submitted using the subject line: 2019-20 Indigenous Cultural Awareness Report to xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx. An updated/revised reporting template will be forwarded to all HSPs at a later date. HSPs that have multiple accountability agreements with the LHIN should provide one aggregated report for the corporation. Issued pursuant to the Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement‌ To: The Board of Directors of the [Insert Name of LHIN].