Massachusetts S1544 mandates health care facilities to provide competent interpreter services for non-English speaking patients.
Massachusetts S1544 requires all health care facilities to offer competent interpreter services to non-English speaking patients. Facilities must use interpreters who are fluent in both English and the patient's language, trained in interpreting skills and ethics. Facilities can choose to employ interpreters, contract for on-call interpreters, or use telephonic or televiewing services, but only when necessary. Non-English speakers denied services due to lack of interpreters can sue for relief.
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