Rural Hospital and Spanish Speaking Patients With Limited English Proficiency
Author: South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date Published: 2005
There are more than 40 million Latinos in the United States. Many of these individuals have limited English proficiency (LEP), which can lead to poor health outcomes in the absence of effective medical interpretation or translation services. The publication outlines a survey of 319 rural hospitals and lays out how these facilities are meeting the needs of patients, according to federal guidelines or CLAS policies.
Date Published: 2005
There are more than 40 million Latinos in the United States. Many of these individuals have limited English proficiency (LEP), which can lead to poor health outcomes in the absence of effective medical interpretation or translation services. The publication outlines a survey of 319 rural hospitals and lays out how these facilities are meeting the needs of patients, according to federal guidelines or CLAS policies.
