Table 3 Equiframe analysis

Does the policy support the rights of underserved groups with equal opportunity in receiving services?

Does the policy support the rights of underserved groups with individually tailored services to meet their needs and choices?

Does the policy indicate how underserved groups may qualify for specific benefits relevant to them?

Does the policy recognize the capabilities existing within underserved groups?

Does the policy support the right of underserved groups to participate in the decisions that affect their lives and enhance their empowerment?

Are underserved groups protected from harm during their interaction with health and related systems?

Does the policy support the right of underserved groups to be free from unwarranted physical or other confinement?

Does the policy support the right of underserved groups to consent, refuse to consent, withdraw consent, or otherwise control or exercise choice or control over what happens to him or her?

Does the policy address the need for information regarding underserved groups to be kept private and confidential?

Does the policy recognize that underserved groups can be productive contributors to society?

Does the policy recognize the value of the family members of underserved groups in addressing health and safety needs?

Does the policy recognize that individual members of underserved groups may have an impact on the family members, requiring additional support from health or other related services?

Does the policy ensure that services respond to the beliefs, values, gender, interpersonal styles, attitudes, cultural, ethnic, or linguistic aspects of the person?

Does the policy specify to whom, and for what, services providers are accountable?

Does the policy support underserved groups’ physical, economic, and information access to services?