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HI SR189

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Task force directed to create culturally-accepted educational materials on preventative care and early intervention for non-English speaking populations served by HHSC.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/16/2021

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