Other Means of Communication. DCF agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and the time an interpreter arrives, DCF Personnel shall continue to try to communicate with the deaf or hard-of-hearing Customer or Companion insofar as the Customer or Companion seeks to communicate. In such circumstances, DCF Personnel shall use all available methods of communication, including, but not limited to, written communication, note-takers, and sign language pictographs. This provision in no way lessens DCF’s obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by Section H.5 of this Agreement.
Other Means of Communication. KFHPW agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and the interpreter is provided, Medical Personnel will continue to try to communicate with the Patient or Companion who is deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing for such purposes and to the same extent as they would have communicated with the person but for the disability, using all available methods of communication, for example, using sign language pictographs. This provision in no way lessens KFHPW’s obligation to provide Qualified Interpreters in a timely manner as required by Paragraph 29 of this Agreement.
Other Means of Communication. St. Luke's agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and when an interpreter arrives, Hospital Personnel will continue to try to communicate with the Patient or Companion who is deaf or hard of hearing or who has a speech impairment for such purposes and to the same extent as they would have communicated with the person but for the hearing impairment, using all available methods of communication. This provision in no way lessens St. Luke's obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by this Agreement.
Other Means of Communication. Briarleaf agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and the interpreter is provided, Briarleaf Personnel will continue to try to communicate with the Resident or Companion who is deaf or hard of hearing for such purposes and to the same extent as they would have communicated with the person but for the disability, using all available methods of communication, including using sign language pictographs. This provision in no way lessens Briarleaf’s obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by paragraph 33 of this Agreement.
Other Means of Communication. The Hospital agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and when an interpreter arrives, Hospital Personnel will continue to try to communicate with the Patient or Companion for such purposes as they would have communicated with the person but for the hearing impairment, using all available methods of communication. Such means of communication may include, but are not limited to, video interpreting services, written notes or sign language pictographs. This provision in no way lessens the Hospital’s obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by this Settlement Agreement. Once an interpreter arrives, the Hospital Personnel will ensure that the Patient or Companion has a reasonable understanding of the care already provided and the current treatment plan.
Other Means of Communication. The Hospital agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and when an interpreter arrives, Hospital Personnel will continue to try to communicate with the Patient or Companion who is deaf or hard of hearing for such purposes and to the same extent as they would have communicated with the person but for the hearing impairment, using all available methods of communication. This provision in no way lessens the Hospital’s obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by this Agreement. I.
Other Means of Communication. At each school, and at the District’s Service Facility, the District will make available to employees a hard copy of the current collective bargaining agreement that remains in the office. These agreements shall be placed in the same office of area in which the District Governing Board’s policy manual is kept.
Other Means of Communication. Ravenswood agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and when an interpreter arrives, Hospital Personnel will continue to try to communicate with the Patient or Companion who is deaf or hard of hearing or who has a speech impairment for such purposes and to the same extent as they would have communicated with the person but for the hearing impairment, using all available methods of communication. This provision in no way lessens Ravenswood's obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by this Agreement.
Other Means of Communication. The Authority agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and the interpreter is provided, CVRJ personnel will continue to try to communicate with the inmate or other qualified individual who is deaf or hard of hearing for such purposes and to the same extent as they woold have communicated with the person but for the disability, using all available methods of communication, including sign language pictographs. This provision in no way lessens the Authority’s obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by paragraph 28.
Other Means of Communication. Silver Hill Hospital agrees that between the time an interpreter is requested and when an interpreter arrives, Hospital Personnel will continue to try to communicate with the Patient or Companion who is deaf or hard of hearing or who has a speech impairment for such purposes and to the same extent as they would have communicated with the person but for the hearing impairment, using all available methods of communication (e.g., provision of writing utensils and paper). This provision in no way lessens Silver Hill Hospital’s obligation to provide qualified interpreters in a timely manner as required by this Agreement. 37. Restricted Use of Certain Persons to Facilitate Communication. Due to confidentiality, potential emotional involvement, and other factors that may adversely affect the ability to facilitate communication, Silver Hill Hospital shall never require or coerce a family member, companion, case manager, advocate, or friend of a Patient or Companion who is deaf or hard of hearing or who has a speech impairment to interpret or facilitate communications between Hospital Personnel and such Patient or Companion. In any case, such person shall be used to interpret or facilitate communication only if the Patient or Companion who is deaf or hard of hearing or who has a speech impairment does not object, if such person wishes to provide such assistance, and if such use is necessary or appropriate under the circumstances, giving appropriate consideration to any privacy issues that may arise. 38. Procedures for Obtaining Interpreters. Beginning on the effective date of this Agreement, Silver Hill Hospital shall take the following steps, in order, when it receives notice that a Patient or Companion requires sign language or oral interpreters for effective communication, until a qualified interpreter is secured or the steps have been exhausted:
