Allied Health Community

Allied Health Community Name Institutional Affiliation Allied Health Community One of the most impactful means of communication that would be used in this scenario is the use of a language translator. Having the facility invest in translators that speak the languages of the most common local immigrant communities could go a long way towards reassuring the patient that all is fine as well as providing additional educational materials and information. Considering the fact that the patient speaks very little English, assessing whether they understand the instructions will be quite challenging. In the event that a translator is used, this problem can be easily solved (Dreachslin, Gilbert, & Malone, 2012). However, in the absence of a translator asking the patient to demonstrate what they need to do based on their instructions can be a great way of assessing whether they understand the instructions. By first giving a demonstration, the patient can understand the communication and respond accordingly. Staff members heavily influence the experiences and satisfaction of patients in the clinical setting. By remaining calm, composed, and friendly, the staff member can maintain ...