Provision of interpretation services for refugees in health care

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) advocate to both federal and provincial governments for the establishment of comprehensive, publicly funded, 24-hour interpretation services for refugees and other language minorities in health-care settings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that RNAO call for the inclusion of professional interpretation services as a mandatory component of health-care accreditation standards, ensuring that all people can access culturally and linguistically appropriate care.