Requesting the Disability and Communication Access Board to study communication needs of deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind individuals in.
The bill requests the Disability and Communication Access Board to study the communication needs of individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind in healthcare settings. The study will consider the availability of sign language interpreters, tactile interpreters, and other services. It will also examine the preferences of patients and any special communication needs during hospitalization or in-patient care. The Board will make necessary revisions to the guidance for healthcare providers to ensure effective communication.
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