Category: first responders
¡Socorro! Auxílio! Communicating with Vulnerable and Limited English Proficiency Populations during Emergencies
One in six people living in the United States are Hispanic, making Hispanics the largest racial/ethnic minority population in the U.S. One-third of Hispanics living in the U.S. do not speak proficient English, self-reporting their English speaking ability as less than “very-well,” or not at all, according to the PEW Research Center. This subgroup, Hispanics with limited English proficiency (LEP), face substantial barriers to receiving important healthcare and emergency health medical services. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentHow Paramedics Could Improve Patient Care and Emergency Department Efficiency
By Kristyna Culp, MBA In hospitals around the country, paramedics are often viewed as outsiders to emergency departments’ processes. But does this tendency obscure opportunities to improve patient outcomes? Today, some researchers are seeking to streamline communication between paramedics and nurses to explore new opportunities to deliver better care. Read More >
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