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HI SR189
Resolution
AI Summary
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Request Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and Department of Health to convene a task force focused on improving hiring and training of culturally-accepted medical interpreters at HHSC facilities.
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Task force directed 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 (chairperson), Director of Health, Office of Language Access representative, two senators, two representatives, two interpreters/translators, two community health workers, and two Micronesian advocacy group members.
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Task force required to submit written report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2023 Regular Session.
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Task force 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
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-21-21.
6/21/2021