New Jersey S3143 mandates hospitals and nursing homes to offer 24/7 interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients, including electronic.
New Jersey S3143 requires all licensed hospitals and nursing homes to provide continuous interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients. These services must be available 24/7 and include, at minimum, electronic means such as video remote interpreting and artificial intelligence-assisted interpreting, approved by the Commissioner of Health. The law aims to ensure effective communication for patients with hearing impairments in healthcare settings.
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