In-Language Communication Improves Patient & Family Experience
Published April 10, 2023
In this case study, a children’s hospital shares how a partnership with a language interpretation service company enabled their organization to better support the diverse languages of those they serve through improved communication.
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Comfort in the Chaos: Volunteer Innovation in the Emergency Department
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