Removing Language Barriers

Successful infection prevention requires participation from the....?

• Patient

• Healthcare Provider

• Caregiver

• Everyone

True or False: There is plenty of research addressing the contribution of language barriers to healthcare-associated-infections (HAI).

• True

• False

Patients with emerging English proficiency (EEP)....

• Are at a higher risk for readmissions

• Receive less physical harm during hospitalization

• Have longer hospital stays

• All of the choices

At what point of contact is it essential to address language barriers with patients?

• At Patient Discharge

• During Pre-admission

• During Inpatient/Outpatient Care

• At ANY and Every opportunity you have when you come in contact with the patient

True or False: Patients and families with EEP may find it challenging to self-advocate.

• True

• False

How do we improve patients' care and experiences in diverse hospitals?

• Ensure patient infection prevention tools are practical and acceptable.

• Expand the content of resources in a variety of languages.

• Healthcare providers and Epidemiologists should advocate for improved interpreter services.

• Include EEP resources in HAI bundles.

True or False: Family members are acceptable sources of interpreters.

• True

• False

True or False: Policy changes are unnecessary to support provider use of interpreters.

• True

• False

True or False: Few studies have shown that patient HAI outcomes can be improved when simple strategies are implemented.

• True

• False

What resources or innovations/implementations are necessary to address language barriers in health-related settings?