3179.0: Monday, November 17, 2003: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM | |||
Oral | |||
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| In Massachusetts, ongoing efforts toward the elimination of health disparities in healthcare have integrated a wide range of knowledge and expertise from policymakers in state agencies, academics and researchers, community leaders and advocates, and community healthcare providers. When working together, the input of participants at many levels of the system has resulted in a dynamic process of collaboration, which facilitates access to quality healthcare for all members of the Commonwealth. This session will focus on the unique collaborations that exist between the Massachusetts Area Health Education Centers system, the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and the Division of Medical Assistance (the state welfare agency). | |||
| Learning Objectives: Creating healthcare solutions for language access through collaboration. Working toward the elimination of health disparities through culturally competent language access services, communication, and training. | |||
| See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information. | |||
| Christina Rosi, MPA | |||
| Theresa Glenn, MPH | |||
| Assessment of bilingual staff: Competent medical interpreters? Lisa Morris, MSTD, Jean Marcelin, Christina Rosi, MPA | |||
| Statewide collaboration in the development and delivery of medical interpreter training programs Edith H. Mas, RN, MSW, MA, Lisa Morris, MSTD, Nancy Esparza | |||
| Working toward a continuum of access to language services Joanne Calista, MSW, Edith H. Mas, RN, MSW, MA, Christina Rosi, MPA, Lisa Morris, MSTD | |||
| Organized by: | Community Health Planning and Policy Development | ||
| Endorsed by: | Latino Caucus | ||
| CE Credits: | CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing, Pharmacy | ||