The purpose of this policy is to establish language proficiency requirements for Providers in accordance with OHA 333.002.0250.
91 University will allow Providers to interpret from English to the target language, when arranging for or providing services to a person with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), when the Provider meets the proficiency standard, prior to acting as interpreter. Patient requests for a certified or qualified interpreter from the Health Care Interpreters Registry will be honored by 91 University.
This policy applies to Providers within 91 University’s Healthcare Clinics. 91 University is a hybrid entity. Only the health care component (i.e., the covered functions) of 91 University must comply with this policy. All references in this policy to “91 University” shall be construed to refer only to the health care components of 91 University.