Effective Use of Interpreter Services for Diverse Patients in a Safety-Net Hospital: Provider Perceptions of Barriers and Solutions.

Introduction: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients should but do not routinely receive professional interpretation. The authors examined provider perceptions of barriers and solutions to interpreter services (IS) in a safety-net hospital to inform quality improvement (QI).

Methods: A 13-item survey was distributed to 750 clinicians representing 10 services across professional roles, including social workers.