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Language & Cultural Barriers Survey Results

(N=31)
1. How were you made aware of the "Language & Cultural Barriers in Health Care" Webinar?
I received notification from the NCIHC or IMIA ListServe
 (12.90%)

I received an email from The Joint Commission
 (19.35%)

A hospital administrator or executive asked me to attend
 (12.90%)

A colleague forwarded information promoting the event
 (25.81%)

I received an email from Polyglot Systems promoting the event
 (16.13%)

Not sure
 (12.90%)

2. Does your organization have a significant limited English-proficient (LEP) population?
Yes
 (70.97%)

No
 (29.03%)

3. Is your LEP population growing larger or more diverse?
Yes
 (93.55%)

No
 (6.45%)

4. Is your organization adequately meeting the needs of your LEP population?
Yes
 (61.29%)

No
 (38.71%)

5. Is cultural competency an important issue for your organization?
Yes
 (96.77%)

No
 (3.23%)

6. Is your leadership team engaged in the effort to support your LEP population?
Yes
 (93.55%)

No
 (6.45%)

7. Which of the following is the most important driver for funding language services at your organization?
Improved service - Quality of care
 (48.39%)

Patient safety - Risk reduction
 (29.03%)

Compliance with regulations
 (22.58%)

Improved efficiency
 (0.00%)

8. What is your role within your organization?
Hospital Administrator or Executive
 (9.68%)

Compliance Officer
 (9.68%)

Patient Relations
 (9.68%)

Interpretation Services Management
 (16.13%)

Interpreter
 (6.45%)

Clinician
 (3.23%)

Other
 (45.16%)

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