VHIO INFORMATION SESSION 2010
In·ter·pret Verb 1: to explain or tell the meaning of; present in understandable terms 2: to translate orally/verbally
Who We Are VHIO (formerly San Francisco Hepatitis B Collaborative) is a group of volunteers that interpret for UCSF Hepatitis B clinics. To eliminate language barriers in health care settings by providingtrained volunteer interpreters to health care organizations and facilities that serve the under-served, limited English proficient (LEP) communities in the Bay Area. Partnerships UCSF Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing UCSF Dept of Family and Community Medicine SF Department of Public Health American Liver Foundation API Wellness Center California Pacific Medical Center CACCC Alzheimer's Service of the East Bay
History & Growth Started in 2007 UCSF Hepatitis B Clinics (Mt. Zion & CPHC) Hep B Project From SFHBC to VHIO
Language Barriers to Health Care Stories 4000$ for tooth ache Child abuse? Eye Surgery without anesthetics Difference of “intoxicado” & “intoxicated”
Limited English Proficiency limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English In the US: 8.4% have LEP In CA: 20% have LEP no interpreter used in emergency department cases involving patients with LEP: 46% Long term effects
Trained Interpreters Ad Hoc Interpreters Legal mandate Why not? Shortage: 500 trained interpreters for 7 million LEP patients Money VHIO’s role
What is Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver and is caused by thehepatitis B virus (HBV) ¼ hepatitis B carriers develop liver cancer 50% are asymptomatic
Health Disparities Greatest health disparity between Caucasian Americans and API Americans is liver cancer, 80% of which is due to chronic hepatitis B infection Of the 1.3 – 1.5 million known hepatitis B carriers in the US, APIs consist of more than half of that.
Hepatitis B and our Community In our SF clinics, about 1 in 10 patients are positive for hepatitis B SF Hep B Free: Campaign to be the first city in the US to test & vaccinate all Asian Pacific Islanders for hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Clinics Mt. Zion Medical Center and Chinatown Public Health Center (CPHC) When: First and second Saturdays of each month, respectively Provides hepatitis B screenings and vaccinations at very low cost Languages needed: Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Vietnamese What we do at clinic Serve as interpreters between patients and healthcare providers Assist patients with filling out intake forms Put together new patient files
CACCC An organization devoted to end of life care issues in the Chinese community Languages: Fluent Cantonese or Mandarin What we do: Simultaneous interpretation at outreach events and meetings In Language community outreach When/where: As requested, San Jose, San Francisco, etc
Alzheimer’s Service of the East Bay About ASEB: - provides services and support to individuals with dementia and their families - educates and informs the public about dementia care issues Website: Language: - basic Mandarin When & Where: - flexible schedule during M-F 9am-4pm in Berkeley What We Do: - regular volunteers: accompany Mandarin speaking participants - home visit interpreters
Asian Health Services A community health center in Oakland Chinatown primary care regardless of ability to pay fluent in English and 9 Asian languages: Cantonese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Korean, Khmer (Cambodian), Mien, Mongolian, Tagalog and Lao Languages: Fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese What We PLAN to Do: - Certified interpreters for Hepatitis B (Fall 2010) - Interpretation training in Decal Class (Spring 2011) - Certified interpreters for off-site specialist referrals When & Where: By request, Oakland
Labor Coach What we do: Labor Delivery and Support Advocacy Interpretation Populations Served: Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) Vietnamese Korean Laotian Mien Cambodian
Strong proficiency in English and at least one Asian language Mature and reliable Have interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with patients and hospital staff. Have a flexible schedule with work and/or schooling in order to go to the hospital at any time for deliveries and be able to spend and undetermined number of hours. Volunteer Qualifications
Recruitment Logistics To apply to be a volunteer for VHIO (formerly SFHBC) for Fall 2010 to Spring 2011, please visit our website: Applications are due Friday, September 10 th at 11:59PM. Dates to remember: 9.12: receive notice for interviews : interviews 9.19: acceptances Membership Requirements: All trainings and workshops A minimum of 4 events each semester.
Orientation & Workshops Orientation Saturday, September 25 th (9am-12PM) Two Workshops: Saturday, October 16 th (9AM-12PM) Sunday, November 14 th (9AM-12PM)