纽约医院必须自2025年12月10日起向病人提供训练有素的口译员和听力帮助,以改善护理的公平和安全。 New York hospitals must provide trained interpreters and hearing help to patients starting Dec. 10, 2025, to improve care equity and safety.

根据2025年12月10日生效的一项法律,纽约医院现在必须向病人提供专业语言和听力援助。 New York hospitals must now provide professional language and hearing assistance to patients, under a law effective December 10, 2025. 法律要求训练有素的口译员,禁止未经同意使用家庭成员,并规定对工作人员进行符合文化要求的护理方面的培训。 The law requires trained interpreters, prohibits using family members unless consented, and mandates staff training in culturally competent care. 医院必须记录语言需求并确保明确沟通,特别是在紧急情况下。 Hospitals must document language needs and ensure clear communication, especially in emergencies. 首都地区许多设施已经提供此类服务,并计划在2026年扩大服务。 Many facilities in the Capital Region already offer such services and plan to expand them in 2026. 目标是通过确保所有人都能充分理解和参与其护理,改善健康公平和病人安全。 The goal is to improve health equity and patient safety by ensuring all individuals can fully understand and participate in their care.