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Technology and Language Access Survey Results

(N=30)
1. Based on the webinar presentations, I believe that technology can play an important role in improving language services in healthcare organizations.
Strongly agree
 (66.67%)

Agree
 (30.00%)

Neutral
 (3.33%)

Disagree
 (0.00%)

Strongly disagree
 (0.00%)

2. What is your experience level with technology?
I am usually a technology champion within our organization
 (30.00%)

I know enough to research and make recommendations
 (53.33%)

I rely on others to make technology recommendations
 (13.33%)

I am a novice
 (3.33%)

3. Does your organization use video interpreting?
Yes
 (16.67%)

No
 (83.33%)

4. If you answered No to 3, are you considering video interpreting within the next year?
Yes
 (34.62%)

No
 (65.38%)

5. Does your organization use software-based interpretation solutions?
Yes
 (10.00%)

No
 (90.00%)

6. If you answered No to 5, do you see benefits of adding software to augment your existing language access services?
Yes
 (81.48%)

No
 (18.52%)

7. What barriers do you see in implementing technology solutions to help improve language access in your organization? (check all that apply)
Budget constraints
 (96.55%)

Administrative buy-in
 (65.52%)

Lack of technical expertise or support
 (44.83%)

General hesitation within Interpretation Services
 (20.69%)

Limited available solutions
 (13.79%)

8. Major reason(s) you may consider implementing technologies include: (check all that apply)
cost-effectiveness
 (62.07%)

make service more widely available
 (79.31%)

provide faster service to staff
 (75.86%)

improve patient’s perceived quality of care
 (89.66%)

9. Our organization could benefit from technology in the following areas: (check all that apply)
Identifying patient’s language
 (37.93%)

Tracking patient language data
 (58.62%)

Scheduling interpreters
 (37.93%)

Medication instructions
 (68.97%)

Discharge instructions
 (55.17%)

Translated vital documents
 (48.28%)

Helping staff speak simple phrases directly to the patient
 (37.93%)

Improving patient autonomy
 (37.93%)

Improving health literacy
 (62.07%)

Patient instructions & demonstration
 (58.62%)

Patient educational material
 (65.52%)

Directing incoming calls
 (34.48%)

Telephone interpreting
 (27.59%)

Video interpreting
 (41.38%)

Staff education about language and culture
 (58.62%)

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