If you’re new to using an ASL interpreter over video, it’s a good idea to brush up on the applicable laws to make sure your deaf or hard-of-hearing patients are receiving the best care possible. (You can start here!) […]
Healthcare
For Interpreting in Healthcare, the Future Is Here: And It’s Insourcing [Part 3]
In-person interpreting is still a critical service during the pandemic, but with in-person care volume down and virtual care volume up, language access managers will need to find a different way to use their skills. […]
While Telehealth Got a Slow Start, There Is No Stopping It Now
Before the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth adoption was slow. Now, it’s highly unlikely anyone will be able to put that genie back in the bottle. […]
Interpreters Can Help Patients Access Important Vaccine Education
Medical interpreters can help providers deliver comprehensive education about vaccines, which will be especially helpful once one is developed for the coronavirus. […]
The Final Rule: What You Need to Know about Language Access and Section 1557
A final rule has been issued regarding Section 1557 of ACA. See how these new changes affect language access. […]
Coronavirus and Language Access: Preparing for the Journey Ahead [Part 1]
The one thing we can count on: coronavirus isn’t going away anytime soon. So how do we navigate this “new normal” both now and afterward? This is the first post in our series exploring how language access professionals can prepare for the future of coronavirus. […]
Free Multilingual Coronavirus Resources
In late February at a press briefing, officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addressed concerns and answered questions about novel coronavirus (or COVID-19). CDC spokesperson Benjamin Haynes stated that it’s not a matter of “if” the new virus will see community spread throughout the United States, but “when.” And indeed he […]
Don’t Implement a VRI Solution without Considering Your Infrastructure
Before you dive into your VRI implementation strategy, take a step back and make sure the IT infrastructure in your healthcare system can handle what you have in store. […]
What Will Affect Interpreting Services in the New Year
No one knows for sure what the New Year has in store for interpreting services, but we do know one or two things that will surely have an impact. Find out what they are. […]
Interpreter Services: How to Choose the Best Mode of Delivery
There are several modes of interpreting services available to you. Find out how to choose the best one for you and your clients. […]