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HI SCR229
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and Department of Health are requested to convene a task force to improve hiring and training of culturally-accepted interpreters at HHSC facilities.
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Task force is requested to create culturally-accepted educational materials on preventative care and early intervention for non-English speaking populations served by HHSC.
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Task force membership includes the East Hawaii Region Chief Executive Officer (chair), Department of Health Director, Office of Language Access representative, two Senate members, two House members, two interpreter/translator community members, two community health workers, and two nonprofit Micronesian advocacy group members.
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Task force must submit written findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2023 Regular Session convenes.
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Task force is dissolved on June 30, 2024.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation And The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Develop Better Mission-driven Hiring And Training Of Culturally-accepted Interpreters Employed At Hawaii Health Systems Facilities And To Create Culturally-accepted Educational Materials On Preventative Care And Early Intervention To Assist Non-english Speaking Populations Seeking Care At Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Facilities.
Task Force
Last Action
Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 32
4/1/2021