Healthcare Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/tag/healthcare/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:52:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://certifiedlanguages.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CLI_Favicon-150x150.png Healthcare Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/tag/healthcare/ 32 32 243885886 How Seattle Children’s Hospital Improved Language Access: Key Interventions and Actionable Takeaways https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-seattle-childrens-hospital-improved-language-access/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:44:42 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-seattle-childrens-hospital-improved-language-access/ Seattle Children’s Hospital recently implemented innovative strategies to increase the use of interpreter services in their pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Here’s how other hospitals can employ similar strategies to bridge language gaps, reduce health disparities, and improve outcomes for non-English-speaking patients.

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]]> 18039 Online ASL Interpreter Services: Improving Access with Sign Language Support https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/online-asl-interpreter-services/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:30:17 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/online-asl-interpreter-services/ Online ASL services provide real-time communication that leads to successful meetings, appointments, webinars, interviews, calls, and more.

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]]> 14367 The Role of Medical Sign Language Interpreters https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/medical-sign-language-interpreters/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:52:08 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/medical-sign-language-interpreters/ Medical ASL interpreters allow deaf and HoH patients to take control of their healthcare by providing the context and clarity that patients and providers need to have constructive conversations.

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]]> 14365 Improving Patient Outcomes through Video Remote Interpreting in Healthcare https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/video-remote-interpreting-in-healthcare/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:06:29 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/video-remote-interpreting-in-healthcare/ Video remote interpreting (VRI) is a convenient and secure service that helps improve care outcomes by enhancing provider-patient discussions.

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]]> 14362 Providing Interpreter Services in Healthcare: Enhancing Care https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/providing-interpreter-services-in-healthcare/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:45:29 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/providing-interpreter-services-in-healthcare/ Quality medical interpretation is crucial for overcoming language discordance and delivering equitable, effective healthcare.

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]]> 14350 A New Tool for Your Interpreter Toolbox: The Remote Interpreter https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/the-remote-interpreter-book-review/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:20:18 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/the-remote-interpreter-book-review/ The first-of-its-kind, highly anticipated textbook for remote interpreters is here, and we can't get enough.

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]]> 14339 Meet MERFi: Mobile, Easy, Reliable, Fast Interpreting​ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/meet-merfi/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:42:34 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/meet-merfi/ Meet MERFi: Mobile, Easy, Reliable, Fast Interpreting​. A new VRI platform that puts language access first.

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]]> 14335 Eat Your Veggies and Respect Your Elders: How to Be Effective When Interpreting for Our Aging Population https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-to-be-effective-when-interpreting-for-our-aging-population/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:45:20 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-to-be-effective-when-interpreting-for-our-aging-population/ Interpreting for the aging population can be challenging for a myriad of reasons. Some can’t hear well, some speak very softly, and some have health conditions that render them difficult to understand. Remember the 6 As to ensure these interactions go smoothly!

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]]> 14323 How Does Medical Interpreting Work? https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-does-medical-interpreting-work/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:13:29 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-medical-interpreting-works-2/ Medical interpreters are essential in ensuring that communication between healthcare providers and patients who speak a language other than English is accurate. This can be challenging because of linguistic and cultural barriers, but with the expertise of an experienced medical interpreter, patients are able to communicate their needs, concerns, and preferences, and healthcare providers are […]

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]]> 14313 How CLI Is Preparing for HB 2359 Interpreter Requirements https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-cli-is-preparing-for-hb-2359/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:45:26 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-cli-is-preparing-for-hb-2359/ CLI is keeping close track of Oregon HB 2359. We want to make sure our state’s most vulnerable residents can quickly access healthcare interpreters. Here’s how we’re addressing the requirements for remote interpreter under HB 2359.

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]]> 14310 See How Usage Materials Helped a Pharmacy, Hospital, and Bank Reach Their LEP Customers and Support Their Staff https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/usage-materials-helped-these-orgs-reach-lep-customers-and-aid-staff/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:40:32 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/usage-materials-helped-these-orgs-reach-lep-customers-and-aid-staff/ How do your limited English proficient customers and patients know you offer interpreting services? You have to tell them. And usage materials are the way.

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]]> 14293 What Are the Vital Medical Documents Your Organization Needs to Translate? Find Out https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/vital-medical-documents-you-need-to-translate/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:48:08 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/vital-medical-documents-you-need-to-translate/ It can be tricky to figure out what vital medical documents you’re supposed to translate and in which languages. In this post, we break down what a vital document is, how to determine which of your documents are vital and which aren’t, and how to identify what languages you need to translate vital documents into.

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