Common use of Requesting Appropriate Interpreters Clause in Contracts

Requesting Appropriate Interpreters. (1) The Authorized Requester is encouraged to take the following factors into consideration when evaluating the suitability of a particular interpreter for a particular appointment; (a) Communication style and preference for the customer(s); (b) Number of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind Customer(s) involved in the appointment; (c) Nature of the Appointment, and Interpreter’s knowledge and experience in similar settings; (d) Any circumstances which might affect (or appear to affect) the interpreter’s objectivity, including but not limited, to conflict of interest and prior personal relationship and/or business dealings with parties involved in the appointment. (2) The Authorized Requester and Contractor must make diligent effort to use the customer’s preferred interpreters. Where that option is not available, the Contractor shall appropriately match the Interpreter’s experience, a skill with the Customer’s preferred communication. (3) The Authorized Requester and Contractor must not use Family Members or Interpreters not approved by ODHH to provide services under this contract. (4) The Contractor must check the availability of the requested Interpreter(s), as indicated on DSHS form 17-123a Request for Sign Language Interpreter (xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/pdf/ms/forms/17_123a.pdf). If the specific Interpreter(s) requested is unavailable, the Contractor must inform the Requester. (5) The Requester reserves the right to reject any or all of the Interpreters selected by the Contractor as unacceptable within 24 hours of receiving the information.

Requesting Appropriate Interpreters. (1) The Authorized Requester is encouraged to take the following factors into consideration when evaluating the suitability of a particular interpreter for a particular appointment; (a) ; Communication style and preference for the customer(s); (b) ; Number of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind Customer(s) involved in the appointment; (c) ; Nature of the Appointment, and Interpreter’s knowledge and experience in similar settings; (d) ; Any circumstances which might affect (or appear to affect) the interpreter’s objectivity, including but not limited, to conflict of interest and prior personal relationship and/or business dealings with parties involved in the appointment. (2) . The Authorized Requester and Contractor must make diligent effort to use the customer’s preferred interpreters. Where that option is not available, the Contractor shall appropriately match the Interpreter’s experience, a skill skills with the Customer’s preferred communication. (3) . The Authorized Requester and Contractor must not use Family Members or Interpreters not approved by ODHH to provide services under this contract. (41) The Contractor must check the availability of the requested Interpreter(s), as indicated on DSHS form 17-123a Request for Sign Language Interpreter (xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/pdf/ms/forms/17_123a.pdf). If the specific Interpreter(s) requested is unavailable, the Contractor must inform the Requester. (5) . The Requester reserves the right to reject any or all of the Interpreters selected by the Contractor as unacceptable within 24 hours of receiving the information.