RIM stands for Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant populations and includes individuals living in the United States who were born in another country.
RIM populations include diverse groups originating from all over the world, speaking hundreds of languages, and with different immigration status, occupations, and years of residence in the United States.
Important factors to consider when interacting with RIM populations include cultural beliefs, language barriers, unfamiliarity with the United States healthcare system, and levels of knowledge regarding mitigation measures such as wearing a mask, social distancing, handwashing, case investigation and contact tracing.While COVID-19 is a public health threat to the entire U.S.