Medical Interpreter Policies

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Guidelines for Use of Medical Interpreter Services

https://www.aamc.org/media/24801/download

Basic guidelines for use of an interpreter (trained or ad hoc): Interpretation should be in a conduit fashion4. Position yourself so that you face the patient rather than the interpreter. Talk with the patient in the first person (using “I”). Maintain direct eye contact with the …

Incorporating Medical Interpretation Into Your Practice

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issues/2014/0300/p16.html

Professional medical interpreters have been trained on medical terminology, communication skills, cultural issues, ethics, and confidentiality. The Certification …

Appropriate Use of Medical Interpreters | AAFP

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/1001/p476.html

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act mandates that interpreter services be provided for patients with limited English proficiency who need this service, despite the lack of …

Example of a Policy and Procedure | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-providers/clearance-medicare-providers/example-policy-procedure-persons-limited-english-proficiency/index.html

POLICY: (Insert name of your facility) will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an …

Laws Requiring Interpreters in Healthcare – …

https://interpretertrain.com/laws-requiring-interpreters-in-healthcare/

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UCDMC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Medical …

https://health.ucdavis.edu/interpreting_services/pdf/Policy%202881-%20for%20website%20-%20updated%202018_English.pdf

Medical interpreters are trained in medical vocabulary, comprehension, retention, and note taking. They are trained to respect patient confidentiality, pursuant to the Health …

Language/Interpreter Policy | MemorialCare

https://www.memorialcare.org/policies-legal-notices/languageinterpreter-policy

Healthcare Interpreter - A staff interpreter who has 1) been trained in healthcare interpreting, 2) adheres to the professional code of ethics and protocols of healthcare …

When Patients and Providers Speak Different …

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/when-patients-and-providers-speak-different-languages

Professional interpreters improve communication, promote appropriate use of resources, and significantly increase patient and clinician satisfaction. The use of …

Hospitals often ignore policies on using …

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20140830/MAGAZINE/308309945/hospitals-often-ignore-policies-on-using-qualified-medical-interpreters

Hospitals often ignore policies on using qualified medical interpreters Sabriya Rice Share Share Istock Photo A Spanish-speaking male patient entered the …

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/index.html

If English is not your primary language and you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, you may need an interpreter or document translation in order to …

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