Interpreters in

Healthcare Member Section

RID Region I MeetingJuly 27, 2012

How did this get started?

Danielle Davoli

Kimberly Kelstone

Jackie Emmart

Purpose

1. Foster communication and encourage information sharing among RID members, both Deaf and hearing who work in the healthcare field

2. Provide input to RID about issues pertaining to this specialized field of interpreting

3. Network and foster a support system for those in the specialty

4. Promote and enhance language access in healthcare across the county.

Objectives

To provide an opportunity for open discussion and the exchange of ideas and concerns among members who work within various healthcare settings.

Goals

1. To hold forums at RID conferences.

2. To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.

3. To be involved with the revision and development of any and all current and future Standard Practice Papers regarding healthcare interpreting and to ensure they accurately reflect our practice.

4. To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, the National Office and RID national committees that are in the interests of members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.

5. To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues that pertain to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.

Goals, cont..

6. Stay current in the field by disseminating information to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section regarding organizational activities; current events in the field of healthcare interpreting, and healthcare at-large, including legal rulings and court cases.

7. To encourage the active involvement of members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section within the healthcare field.

8. To serve as a support system for the members working in the diverse healthcare field, providing needed resources to advocate for effective practices within the field.

9. To promote and enhance language access for the consumers of interpreting services, and to bridge the Deaf/hearing health literacy gap.

Next steps…

Adding members

Finding a compatible forum to stay connectedGoogle, Yahoo, or

Facebook?

Nominations/Elections

More information to be announced within the next few months. Nominations/Elections to be held in the fall.

Positions are 2 year terms.

First set of chairs will hold positions for a few extra months, until we get into a regular election year cycle.

What would you like to see come from OUR member section?

Questions????

Email: terpsinhealthcare@gmail.com

Don’t forget to sign up under your membership officially through RID.