Barriers in Healthcare for the Latino Community
The Latino Community is the second-fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States. Although statistics are changing quickly, many Latinos speak English less than very well, making them Limited English-Proficient (LEP). More specifically, 40% of the nearly 25...
5 Things You Need to Know About the $2.6 Trillion Latino Market
The Latino population in the United States (U.S) is more than 62 million. They are everywhere – in every generation, industry, and state. If you are not taking advantage of working and serving this economic power, you are missing out. The $2.6 trillion Latino market...
5 tips to improve LEP patient safety in healthcare organizations
Communication errors are the most frequent root cause of serious patient safety events. These can be avoided by using qualified interpreters and establishing systematic approaches to reporting and monitoring errors. The Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) community in...
