Requires hospitals and nursing homes to provide access to certain interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing.
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Overview
This bill would require hospitals and nursing homes in New Jersey to provide access to interpreter services for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing. These services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can include electronic methods like video remote interpreting and AI-assisted interpreting. The goal is to ensure effective communication between patients and healthcare providers. The bill is currently pending technical review.
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Robert Singer
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