HEALTH CARE BARRIERS & GAPS

Summary

The memorial asks the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center to work with health facilities statewide to identify communication and language barriers that hinder patient care. It aims to develop strategies and share data to support expanding medical interpreter training programs. Improving communication is seen as essential for patient safety and reducing health disparities in New Mexico.

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