New Jersey S819 mandates hospitals and nursing homes to offer 24/7 interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients.
New Jersey S819 requires hospitals and nursing homes to provide continuous access to interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients. These services must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and include electronic means such as video remote interpreting and artificial intelligence-assisted interpreting services, approved by the Commissioner of Health. The act aims to ensure effective communication for patients with hearing impairments in healthcare settings.
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