Office of Minority Seeks Comments on National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services

The U.S. Office of Minority Health is seeking comments on its National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services, which Continue reading →

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Competent Services

These national standards for culturally and linguistically appropriate services were issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Continue reading →

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General: Guidance and Standards on Language Access Services – Medicare Plans

This report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General reviews the current standards Continue reading →

Guide to Understanding Interpreting and Translating in Health Care

This guide to understanding the difference between interpreting and translating in health care was developed by the National Council on Continue reading →

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, representing a broad number of key stakeholders, is developing a national, valid, credible and Continue reading →

The California Endowment Report: Certification of Health Care Interpreters in the U.S.

This report describes the advantages and potential unintended consequences for establishing a national certification process for health care interpreters in Continue reading →

National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Standards of Practice

These standards of practice for health care interpreters were developed by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care and Continue reading →

National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Code of Ethics

This code of ethics for health care interpreters was developed by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care and Continue reading →