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Table 1 Assessment dimensions, sub-dimensions and number of performance indicators (PI) of the Org-HLR Tool

From: Development of the Organisational Health Literacy Responsiveness (Org-HLR) self-assessment tool and process

Assessment dimensions

Sub-dimensions

Number of Indicators

1. External policy and funding environment

1.1 External policy and funding environment

4

2. Leadership and culture

2.1 Financial management

3

2.2 Leadership and commitment

4

2.3 Health literacy is an organisational priority

4

2.4 Equity and diversity focused

4

2.5 Consumer-centred philosophy

3

3. Systems, processes and policies

3.1 Undertaking data collection and community needs identification

9

3.2 Undertaking performance monitoring & evaluation

5

3.3 Undertaking service planning & quality improvement

7

3.4 Communication systems and processes

8

3.5 Internal policies and procedures

6

4. Access to services and programs

4.1 Providing an appropriate service environment

3

4.2 Supporting initial entry and ongoing access to services and programs

8

4.3 Providing outreach services

3

5. Community engagement and partnerships

5.1 Undertaking community consultation and enabling consumer participation

8

5.2 Partnerships with other organisations

6

6. Communication practices and standards

6.1 Communication principles/standards

10

6.2 Providing health information

6

6.3 Using media and technology

5

6.4 Providing health education programs

3

7. Workforce

7.1 Recruiting and appropriate workforce

4

7.2 Providing supportive working environments

3

7.3 Providing practice tools and resources

8

7.4 Providing ongoing professional development

11