National Envelope- National Initiatives
Health Care Interpreter Services - Strengthening Access to Primary Care
$471,900
The Access Alliance Multicultural Community Health Centre improves access to health care services by focussing on barriers faced by immigrants and refugees, including the interpretation needs of those who have limited language proficiency in either of Canada's official languages.
Partners:
Healthcare Interpretation Network (Toronto), Critical Link Canada, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, British Columbia Provincial Health Services Authority, "Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal-Centre", universities and colleges, various professional health care associations. Objectives:
- To facilitate equal access by promoting and supporting the development of high quality health care interpretation services;
- To facilitate collaborative efforts among professions involved in primary health care;
- To create common practical tools to address challenges that arise during the renewal process; and
- To implement changes to practice patterns for primary health care interpretation.
Activities:
- Formulate professional standards and guidelines for interpreter services;
- Develop interpretation models for the primary health care system;
- Host a series of workshops and conferences for promotion, consultations, and recommendations; and
- Develop and implement training programs with educational institutions for interpreters.
Expected Results:
Improved quality of care through accessible and high-quality interpretation services which will ultimately lead to increased patient satisfaction and access to primary health care.
Contact:
Axelle Janczur
Executive Director - AAMCHC
Access Alliance Multicultural Community Health Centre
500-340 College Street
Toronto, ON M5T 3A9
Tel: (416) 324-9697 ext. 230
Fax: (416) 324-9074
Email: ajanxzur@accessalliancemchc.on.ca
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