In the high-stakes world of acute care, communication barriers with patients who have limited English proficiency can lead to mistakes that are hard to believe if they didn’t happen to you. Join our upcoming Safe Table forum “ They Put A What in my What?! : Preventing Harm to Patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP),” and share your story of tackling these challenges head-on. Through real-world examples and practical solutions, we’ll discuss how to navigate language barriers and reduce harm, even when things get lost in translation.
Presentation topics include:
- Identify challenges to providing care to a patient with LEP
- Discuss examples where caring for patients with LEP could have or did lead to harm
- Recognize the importance of mitigating language barriers
- Explore patient safety strategies for patients with LEP
Register via GoToWebinar.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025: 11:00 a.m.- noon (PT)
Leigh Clary, RN
Certified Emergency Nurse
Clinical Resource Nurse III
ED TeamSTEPPS project lead
UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department
Leigh Clary is a dedicated and highly experienced emergency room nurse with a deep commitment to advancing patient safety and promoting evidence-based practices. Her influence extends far beyond the bedside, where she has played a pivotal role in driving transformative initiatives such as TeamSTEPPS and other innovative, multidisciplinary projects designed to foster a culture of safety and reliability. Leigh has also been instrumental in developing and delivering impactful training programs and recognition efforts, all aimed at enhancing the quality of care and empowering healthcare teams.
HQI is an approved continuing education (CE) provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing and will provide CHPSO members an opportunity to earn CEs. Provider Number CEP16793 for 1.0 contact hour.
Please contact CHPSO at info@chpso.org if you have any questions.