A community health centre was established in a neighbourhood whose residents were predominantly immigrants and refugees from Latin America.None of the staff at the community health centre spoke Spanish or Portuguese,but they were sincere in their intent to establish health programs that would meet the needs of neighbourhood residents.In order to accomplish this,the staff set up formal mechanisms for meaningful consultation with community members.Which stage of the continuum of diversity competence does this example represent?
A) destructiveness
B) incapacity
C) blindness
D) pre-competence

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The stage of pre-competence is characterized by a sincere intent to establish culturally responsive programs, but a lack of awareness and skill in doing so. The staff's efforts to set up formal mechanisms for consultation with community members indicate a desire to move towards competence, but they are not yet fully there.

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