Circumstances Under Which Interpreters May be Required. Although the determination of whether and what Auxiliary Aids and Services are appropriate to a given situation is generally to be made on a case-by-case basis (as informed by its assessment pursuant to Paragraph 21), some circumstances will require that KFHPW provide a Qualified Interpreter to Patients or Companions who rely upon such types of communications. Such circumstances generally arise when the communication is particularly complex or lengthy. The following are examples of circumstances and types of communication when it is likely necessary to provide a Qualified Interpreter:
a. Discussing a patient’s symptoms for diagnostic purposes, and discussing medical condition, medications, and medical history;
b. Explaining medical conditions, treatment options, tests, medications, surgery, and other procedures;
c. Providing a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment;
d. Communications immediately preceding, during, and immediately after surgery or other procedures and during physicians’ rounds;
e. Obtaining informed consent for treatment;
f. Providing instructions for medications, post-treatment activities, and follow-up treatments;
g. Providing mental health services, including group or individual counseling for patients and family members;
h. Providing information about blood or organ donations;
i. Discussing powers of attorney, living xxxxx and/or complex billing, and insurance matters; or
j. During educational presentations, such as birthing or new parent classes, nutrition and weight management programs, and CPR and first-aid training.
Circumstances Under Which Interpreters May be Required. Although the determination of whether and what auxiliary aids and services are appropriate for a given situation is generally to be made on a case by case basis (as informed by its assessment pursuant to Paragraph 18), some circumstances typically require that Elmhurst provide a qualified interpreter to residents or companions who rely upon such types of communications. Such circumstances generally arise when the communication is particularly complex or lengthy. For example, such circumstances include, but are not limited to, when a resident’s informed consent is required at admission, discharge, and/or during treatment of care; discussing discharge planning and discharge instructions; and discussing powers of attorney, living xxxxx, and/or complex billing and insurance matters. In such circumstances, Xxxxxxxx will presume that a qualified interpreter is necessary for effective communication with the resident. To the extent any of the services a resident receives at Elmhurst are provided by a contractor who bills under their own provider agreement and has an independent medical provider-patient relationship with the resident, Xxxxxxxx will obligate all contractors to comply with the relevant requirements of Title III of the ADA in all contracts or other arrangements for services received at Elmhurst and comply with Paragraph 20 to this Agreement.
Circumstances Under Which Interpreters May be Required. Although the determination of whether and what auxiliary aids and services are appropriate to a given situation involving MinuteClinic Services is generally to be made on a case by case basis (as informed by its assessment pursuant to Paragraph 20), some circumstances will typically require that MinuteClinic provide a qualified interpreter to patients or companions who rely upon such types of communications. Such circumstances generally arise when the communication is particularly complex or lengthy. For example, such circumstances may include, but are not limited to:
a. Discussing a patient’s symptoms for diagnostic purposes, and discussing medical condition, medications, and medical history;
b. Explaining medical conditions, treatment options, tests, medications, surgery, and other procedures;
c. Providing a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment;
d. Communicating with a patient during treatment
e. Reviewing, explaining or obtaining informed consent for treatment;
f. Providing instructions for medications, post-treatment activities, and follow-up treatments; or
g. Discussing complex billing and insurance matters.
Circumstances Under Which Interpreters May be Required. Although the determination of whether and what auxiliary aids and services are appropriate to a given situation is generally to be made on a case by case basis (as informed by its assessment pursuant to Paragraph 19), some circumstances typically require that Kent Hospital provide a qualified interpreter to patients or companions who rely upon such types of communications. Such circumstances generally arise when the communication is particularly complex or lengthy. For example, such circumstances include, but are not limited to:
a. Discussing a patient’s symptoms for diagnostic purposes, and discussing medical condition, medications, and medical history;
b. Explaining medical conditions, treatment options, tests, medications, surgery, and other procedures;
c. Providing a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment;
d. Communicating with a patient during treatment, testing procedures, and during physician’s rounds;
e. Reviewing, explaining or obtaining informed consent for treatment;
f. Providing instructions for medications, post-treatment activities, and follow-up treatments;
g. Discussing discharge planning and discharge instructions;
i. Discussing powers of attorney, living xxxxx and/or complex billing and insurance matters; and
j. Any other circumstance in which a qualified sign language interpreter is necessary to ensure a patient’s rights provided by law. In such circumstances, Kent Hospital will presume that a qualified interpreter is necessary for effective communication with the patient or companion.
Circumstances Under Which Interpreters May be Required. Although the determination of whether and what auxiliary aids and services are appropriate to a given situation is generally to be made on a case-by-case basis (as informed by its assessment pursuant to Paragraph 17), some circumstances typically require that Xxxx X. Xxxxx, M.D. provide a qualified interpreter to patients or companions who rely upon such types of communications. Such circumstances generally arise when the communication is particularly complex or lengthy. For example, such circumstances include, but are not limited to:
a. Discussing a patient’s symptoms for diagnostic purposes, and discussing medical conditions, medications, and medical history;
b. Explaining medical conditions, treatment options, tests, medications, surgery, and other procedures;
c. Providing a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment;
d. Communicating with a patient during treatment;
e. Reviewing, explaining, or obtaining informed consent for treatment;
f. Providing instructions for medications, post-treatment activities, and follow-up treatments; or
i. Discussing powers of attorney, living xxxxx; and/or complex billing and insurance matters. In such circumstances, Xxxx X. Xxxxx, X.X. xxxx presume that a qualified interpreter is necessary for effective communication with the patient or companion.
Circumstances Under Which Interpreters May be Required. Although the determination of whether and what Auxiliary Aid and Service is appropriate to a given situation is generally made by FRMC (as informed by its assessment pursuant to Paragraphs 27–28), some circumstances demand that FRMC provide a Qualified Interpreter to Patients or Companions who rely upon such types of communications. Such circumstances generally arise when the communication is particularly complex or lengthy. For example, such circumstances include, but are not limited to:
a. Discussing a patient’s symptoms for diagnostic purposes, and discussing medical conditions, medications, and medical history;
b. Explaining medical conditions, treatment options, tests, medications, surgery, and other procedures;
c. Providing a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment;
d. Communications immediately preceding, during, and immediately after surgery or other procedures and during physician’s rounds;
e. Reviewing, explaining, or obtaining informed consent for treatment;
f. Providing instructions for medications, post-treatment activities, and follow-up treatments;
g. Providing mental health services, including group or individual counseling for Patients and family members;
h. Providing information about blood or organ donations;
i. Discussing powers of attorney, living xxxxx; and/or complex billing and insurance matters; or
j. During educational presentations, such as birth or new parent classes, nutrition and weight management programs, and CPR and first-aid training. In such circumstances, FRMC will presume that a Qualified Interpreter is necessary for effective communication with a Patient or Companion who relies upon such Auxiliary Aids and Services.
