Health Care Providers

“Medical translation and interpretation is not an issue just for the actual medical encounter. It also impacts appointment scheduling, follow-up care, filling a prescription, arranging medical transportation, and being able to communicate in a medical emergency.”

-Manager, Physician’s Office

Vital Information

Here are some standards, guidelines, suggestions, and resources to move your organization toward linguistic competence.

 
National Standards for Interpreters in Health Care

Coming soon will be a link to these Standards.  To support us by endorsing these standards please contact us.


Using and Interpreter in a Health Care Setting – Online Course

Coming Soon – A short online course will be available for nurses to receive non-peer reviewed CEU’s.


Lincoln Area Resources for Interpretation and Translation:

LanguageLinc, LLC
210 “O” Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
24/7 Scheduling: 402-473-2940
Toll Free: 1-888-469-6555
Email: info@languagelinc.com

LanguageLinc provides on-site interpretation, telephonic interpretation, document translation, and online scheduling

International Communications, Inc. (ICI)
1600 N. Cotner Blvd Suite 201
Lincoln, NE 68505
Lincoln: 402-432-8671
Omaha: 402-679-6627
Email: icijerry@gmail.com

ICI has over 100 interpreters in the Lincoln and Omaha area covering 50 different languages. Available 24/7. Interpreters work on an on-call basis.

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Call this number to get information on critical health and human services available in the community.

NOTE:. You are responsible for determining the qualifications and competence of the interpreters you hire. We do not endorse, screen or certify service providers. This list is provided for your convenience