New York S06223 requires hospitals to allow an interpreter to stay with deaf, hard of hearing, or nonverbal patients during admission until a.

New York S06223 amends the public health law to mandate that hospitals permit an interpreter to remain with deaf, hard of hearing, or nonverbal patients during their hospital admission until a qualified hospital staff member is assigned to interpret. The bill establishes standards for the presence of a parent, guardian, representative, interpreter, or authorized helper to assist in communication with healthcare personnel. These standards will be incorporated into the statement of rights and responsibilities for hospital patients. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

New York S06223 requires hospitals to allow an interpreter to stay with deaf, hard of hearing, or nonverbal patients during admission until a.

New York S06223 amends the public health law to mandate that hospitals permit an interpreter to remain with deaf, hard of hearing, or nonverbal patients during their hospital admission until a qualified hospital staff member is assigned to interpret. The bill establishes standards for the presence of a parent, guardian, representative, interpreter, or authorized helper to assist in communication with healthcare personnel. These standards will be incorporated into the statement of rights and responsibilities for hospital patients. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.