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Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)

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2 These individuals are protected against discrimination under various federal, state, and organizational laws and regulations. 3,4 Notably, institutions receiving federal funding (such as hospitals receiving Medicare reimbursement) must abide by Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which entitles persons with NELP to language assistance.

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We stand open and ready … (Whoever you are … )

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

and all start shooting the hospital staff. Little attention has been given to the Hospital as the target of terror. Other issues in hospital security have been dealing with assaultive behavior of patients; workplace violence; active killer scenarios. Attacks have occurred upon hospitals in other countries, notably Yemen.