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Communicating with Patients with Limited English Proficiency
Within healthcare, a patient with limited English proficiency (LEP) is an individual whose primary means of communication is not English and who has a limited command of the language in reading, writing, speaking, or understanding (Office for Civil Rights, 2016). These patients need the careful attention of healthcare personnel to ensure the safety and quality of care. Healthcare professionals should understand regulations and standards related to patients with LEP, such as the use of an interpreter for communication.
The goal of this educational program is to improve the ability of the healthcare team to provide quality care and better outcomes for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Recall the importance of medical interpretation services for patients with LEP.
Identify regulatory, accreditation, and evidence-based standards related to patients with LEP and linguistic services.
Choose strategies for effectively communicating with patients with LEP, including best practices when using an interpreter.
Communication Essentials: Effective Listening
Listening skills are an often-undeveloped component of effective communication. Leaders and managers with strong listening skills build more productive and engaged teams with increased effectiveness. In this course, you will learn how managers and leaders can listen actively to build stronger teams and increase their impact. You will also learn the importance of establishing common ground and practicing empathy as you apply the techniques for becoming a better listener.
The goal of this course is to provide managers and leaders with the awareness and skills to be effective communicators.
Discuss best practice techniques for improving your active listening skills.
Describe at least two benefits of active listening.
Employee Wellness: Emotional Awareness
You have probably heard about an “IQ” score that measures intelligence, but have you ever heard of “emotional intelligence” or EQ? Emotional intelligence is your ability to understand, express, and manage your emotions, as well as your insight into what the people around you are feeling. EQ can add to your quality of life and contribute to career success. In this course, you’ll learn about developing emotional awareness, which is the foundation of emotional intelligence.
Describe emotional intelligence.
Explain how to recognize your feelings and the feelings of others.