APPROVED CHAPTER
JULY 26, 2023 106
BY GOVERNOR RESOLVES
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE
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H.P. 263 - L.D. 430
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to
Promote Translation and Interpretation Services in Health Care Settings
Sec. 1. Department to promote translation and interpretation services in
health care settings. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services,
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention's office of population health equity shall
partner with hospitals and health care provider associations to gather information regarding
translation and interpretation services and translation of discharge instructions and
medication instructions available in hospitals; primary care provider settings; federally
qualified health centers; rural health centers; United States Department of Health and
Human Services, Indian Health Service centers; migrant health programs; and other
provider settings across the State. The department shall create and deliver a public
information campaign designed to promote the availability of these services, with particular
focus on individuals who use a primary language other than English, including deaf and
hard-of-hearing individuals.
Sec. 2. Report by department. Resolved: That, by February 1, 2025, the
Department of Health and Human Services shall report on its progress toward
implementing the requirements of section 1 to the joint standing committee of the
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters.
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a public information campaign to promote
translation and interpretation services in health care settings.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
All Other $0 $15,000
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $15,000
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