Disaster Preparedness for Limited English Proficient Communities: Medical Interpreters as Cultural Brokers and Gatekeepers
Disaster Preparedness for Limited English Proficient Communities: Medical Interpreters as Cultural Brokers and Gatekeepers
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英语能力有限的社区的备灾：医疗口译员作为文化掮客和看门人
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2007
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M. Oberle
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Sharyne Shiu;Joseph Balabis;K. Senturia;Aracely Tamayo;M. Oberle
当前的灾难和应急响应计划无法充分满足英语水平有限 (LEP) 社区的需求。语言和文化差异的复杂性对急救人员和应急人员接触 LEP 社区构成了严重障碍。医疗口译员是与 LEP 社区潜在的关键文化和语言联系。该项目与华盛顿州西雅图港景医疗中心的口译服务部门建立了合作伙伴关系。 2004年夏季，对医疗口译员的培训背景和工作经验进行了试点评估，重点关注灾难/紧急情况下的培训需求。总体而言，医疗口译员认为需要进行备灾培训和教育。医疗口译员进一步报告说，LEP 社区没有为灾难做好准备，因此需要适合文化的信息和教育。
Current disaster and emergency response planning does not adequately address the needs of limited English proficient (LEP) communities. The complexities of language and cultural differences pose serious barriers to first responders and emergency providers in reaching LEP communities. Medical interpreters are potential key cultural and linguistic linkages to LEP communities. This project established a collaborative partnership with the Interpreter Services department of Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. In summer 2004, a pilot assessment of the training background and work experiences of medical interpreters was conducted that focused on training needs for disaster/emergency situations. Overall, medical interpreters identified a need for disaster preparedness training and education. Medical interpreters further reported that LEP communities are not prepared for disasters and that there is a need for culturally appropriate information and education.