Healthcare organizations are responsible for ensuring that all patients receive high-quality, equitable care—regardless of their language proficiency or disability status. Beyond..
Effective communication is essential to delivering quality healthcare, but language barriers can create significant challenges for patients and providers. Miscommunication can..
Until recently, many hospitals and healthcare organizations lacked formal interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Commonly, these facilities..
Cultural competency training can help you and your healthcare team meet the CLAS Standards related to communication and language assistance for patients with limited English..