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- EIN 77-0500356
- (916) 444-1506
- 1215 K St Ste 1100 Sacramento CA 95814-3956 USA
- www.chiaonline.org
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Causes: Deaf & Hearing Impaired Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: To improve the quality and availability of language services in the delivery of healthcare.
Programs: Host local meetings and an annual statewide conference dedicated to improving the quality and availability of healthcare language services, and the promotion of professional standards for healthcare interpreting.
serving as a resource for healthcare interpreters, healthcare providers, industry stakeholders, and state policymakers regarding best practices in the field of healthcare interpreting, by attendance at regulatory workgroup meetings, participation in statewide task forces, surveys of hospitals and clinics, publication of electronic and paper newsletters, and an interactive website.
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