Language Assistance for the Care of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients in the Emergency Department: A Survey of Providers and Staff

Many ED patients have limited English proficiency (LEP). Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, LEP patients are entitled to language assistance, however, multiple studies demonstrate that language assistance is underutilized. We aimed to characterize the knowledge, practice patterns, and preferences of ED providers and null regarding language assistance for LEP patients. We performed a self-administered, anonymous questionnaire in an...