Interpreter Service - Requirement

Each acute care hospital licensed by the Department and that provides emergency services, shall provide competent interpreter services in connection with all emergency department services. Such competent interpreter services shall be provided to every non-English speaker who seeks or receives emergency care or treatment. In the provision of competent interpreter services, the hospital shall comply with the provisions of 105 CMR 130.1101 through 130.1108 and M.G.L. c. 111, § 25J.