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NYC Health + Hospitals Language Assistance Resource
Public-facing health system resource explaining patients’ right to free language assistance, interpreter access, I Speak cards, and language services in care settings.
Record Overview
Profile Type
Health System
Institution
NYC Health + Hospitals
Country
United States
State / Region
NY
City
New York
Slug
nyc-health-hospitals-language-assistance-resource
Tags
health care
patient communication
interpreter services
I Speak cards
language assistance rights
hospital system
patient care
Capacity Domains
Service Delivery
Reporting Requirements
Not applicable
Training Requirements
Not applicable
Complaint Mechanism
Not applicable
Service and Operational Features
Explains how patients can identify their preferred language, request interpreters, use digital I Speak cards, and receive language services without negative impact on patient care.
Languages Covered
Not presented as a fixed list in this resource; emphasizes free interpreter services, I Speak cards, and language assistance for patients.
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Key Takeaways
Record Type: Implementation Resource
Profile Type: Health System
Agency: NYC Health + Hospitals
Source URL: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/language-assistance/
Service and Operational Features: Explains how patients can identify their preferred language, request interpreters, use digital I Speak cards, and receive language services without negative impact on patient care.
Capacity Domains: Service Delivery
Profile Type: Health System
Agency: NYC Health + Hospitals
Source URL: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/language-assistance/
Service and Operational Features: Explains how patients can identify their preferred language, request interpreters, use digital I Speak cards, and receive language services without negative impact on patient care.
Capacity Domains: Service Delivery
Review Note
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