Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 130.000 - Hospital Licensure
Subpart D - SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS: PARTICULAR SERVICES
Section 130.1103 - Interpreter Service - Coordinator
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
In connection with its provision of emergency department service each acute care hospital shall designate a coordinator of interpreter services who shall be responsible for:
(A) conducting an annual language needs assessment of the service area that includes input from community-based organizations, and that includes identification of those languages for which notices shall be posted;
(B) developing written policies and procedures for use in the hospital's emergency department to assure timely early identification and ongoing access for patients in need of interpreter services;
(C) overseeing the training and assessment process for both interpreters and hospital staff who will be working with interpreters;
(D) developing an ongoing, documented quality assurance program that includes problem identification, action plans, evaluation and follow-up and which is a part of the hospital's ongoing quality assurance process;
(E) establishing and publicizing grievance procedures regarding access to interpreter services.
