Multicultural Community Advisory Committee

Working in partnership with the Multiculturalism Program, the Multicultural Community Advisory Committee (MCAC) is a working group of the CYHNEO and acts as an advisory committee of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). This resource body is made up of hospital staff and representatives from the diverse ethnocultural communities CHEO serves.  Through their various experiences, members are able to assist in the elimination of barriers that prevent children, youth, and families from accessing culturally appropriate health care services.

Composition of the CAC

By involving the staff and community members from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds, the CAC strives to reflect the community diversity of the city of Ottawa. Representatives bring a broad spectrum of personal and professional experience related to health and culture, fostering interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration.

Vision

To promote equitable access to culturally competent, responsive health services for children, youth, families and the community

Mission

• Liaise with the different CHEO programs and committees
• Provide support in hospital policy development
• Provide a bridge to community outreach and resources
• Promote community collaboration in the health and well being of children and families of all cultures
• Support the development of services in languages other than French and English
• Facilitate dialogue to strengthen partnerships between CHEO and community
• Identify areas where provision of services may be improved and make recommendations
• Encourage the provision of in-service education and training

Values

In pursuing our Mission, we:

• Promote and develop staff cross-cultural competencies
• Foster mutual understanding between CHEO health care providers, patients and families
• Respect diversity of culture within CAC membership
• Value the support and collaboration of CAC members

Committee Documents

Posted Jan 28, 2010 Committee Membership