1. Facilitates and encourages direct communication between patient and provider by being a conduit and not the focus of communication. 1.1 Displays equal sensitivity to patient and caregiver concerns, interpreting all comments between the two parties 2. Assists with operational functions of Interpreter Program. 2.1 Documents interpreter encounter(s) accurately and in a ti

Clinical 1 .1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maintains an

1. Evaluates patient's communication or swallowing function within the scope and standards of practice, keeping service excellence as a main priority. 2. Establishes and conducts a treatment program and keeps timely documentation that is in line with departmental, hospital and regulatory standards. 3. Communicates evaluation results and progress in therapy. 4. Participate

Evaluates communication disorders and administers therapy treatments for patients with problems associated with hearing, speech, and language disorders. Maintains records, monitors progress, and counsels patients and their family members. Participates in multidisciplinary consultations. Evaluates communication disorders and administers therapy treatments for patients with