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File: 970207_aadci_119.txtODS MEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED PERSONNEL CATEGORY PERSONNEL ISSUE NO. 9 Linguists needed in Contingency Hospitals (SGHR ITEM NO. 8) DISCUSSION: Several patients seen at contingency hospitals did not speak English. Commanders need to identify members of the staff that speak foreign languages to ensure patient's needs are met. RECOMMENDATION: Commanders identify early staff members fluent in other languages as standard procedure. Request augmentation of translators if expected patient workload will be other than English speaking and staff cannot meet requirements. ACTIONS REQUIRED: Noted item. ACTIONS COMPLETED: Deployed commanders should address this issue if the requirement exists and request assistance from appropriate headquarters if needed. STATUS: Closed.
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