| CALENDER OF EVENTS | 2011
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| NEW YEAR, NEW SITE | The Metaphrasis Loft
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We're proud to announce the opening of our new loft in downtown Chicago. Located at 1147 W. Ohio in the hip West Loop area, the loft now serves as our headquarters for staff training, professional presentations, and special events. View pictures from our grand opening on Facebook!
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DID YOU KNOW...
| Changes for 2011 from The Joint Commission
| Starting January 1, 2011, hospitals seeking accreditation from The Joint Commission have to meet new standards regarding interpreter availability. Find out how Metaphrasis can help you prepare today.
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 INTERPRETER SPOTLIGHT:
| Lenny Barragan
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From a Coronary Care Unit Manager:
"We had a Spanish speaking patient who was critically ill, and we were discussing end-of-life issues with her and her family. (Lenny) was very caring and helped them understand. Best of all, the patient and her family said Lenny's help allowed them to be" at peace" with their decisions. (The patient) is currently on the Palliative Care Unit in a bed facing the lake, as was her wish."
Congratulations, Lenny! We're very lucky to have you on our team!
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JANUARY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHT:
| Duarte Day / Dominican Republic
| The Dominican Republic celebrates Duarte Day on January 26th. Juan Pablo Duarte, often referred to as "padre de el patria" or "father of the country," is considered the architect of the Dominican Republic and its independence from Haitian Rule in 1844.
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Greetings!
A lot of exciting things are happening at Metaphrasis this month. Take a peek at our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date!
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 | Message from Metaphrasis President Elizabeth Colon
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 | | Elizabeth Colon |
2010 was a great year for Metaphrasis. We added a new site (our Metaphrasis Loft), increased our interpreter base to over 80, and added some key players to our team who are already raising our services to new heights.
What's new for 2011? A solid year of quality services, valuable and informative trainings, and expanded consulting services for our clients. In addition to our monthly Medical Interpreter Training, we're working hard to bring in speakers from the Cancer Federation, Diabetes Association, Red Cross, and more.
Our goal, as always, is to help you communicate, collaborate, and connect. Thank you for taking a moment to see what we have in store for you this month at Metaphrasis.
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| January 26th: Guest Speaker Bruce Adelson
| Metaphrasis is proud to bring Federal Compliance Consulting CEO Bruce Adelson to Chicago for a special presentation on January 26th, 2011, from 1pm to 3pm at Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W 95th Street.
Bruce's presentation, entitled "Keeping it Legal - Effective Health Care Communications and Compliance with Title VI and the ADA", will cover topics such as: - Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and How They Apply to You
- Why Civil Rights Violations are NOT Covered by Malpractice Insurance
- "The Physician and the $400k Judgment" - The case of a doctor who paid out of his own pocket for not following the rules
Bruce is a former Senior Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice (Civil Rights Division) with 25 years of legal experience. He is also a nationally recognized expert on Title VI and federal language assistance mandates. Through his company, Federal Compliance Consulting, LLC, Bruce provides strategic consulting, risk management assessments, training, and technical assistance regarding compliance with federal law.
The cost of Bruce's special presentation is $50 if you reserve your spot before January 7th; $60 after. If you're interested in registering for this event, click here. |
| Meet Rosemary Wooley, New Director of Business Development for Metaphrasis | Rosemary Wooley joined Metaphrasis in September of 2010 as the Director of Business Development. Her expertise includes creative execution of integrated marketing campaigns, innovative technology, client relations, and the development of new business.
Rosemary came to Metaphrasis with 16 years of marketing experience under her belt, having served as a sales executive for one of the largest global brand imaging companies in the country.
In addition to being dedicated to her profession, Rosemary is an active community member. She has volunteered her time coaching team sports, served on the Board of the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, and acted as Co-Chair of the DePaul University Hispanic Marketing Group. Rosemary graduated with honors from Illinois State University.
Meet other members of the Metaphrasis Team here.
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| HOT TOPIC: US vs. Frisbee Memorial Hospital Settlement |
In October of 2010 the Department of Justice released a settlement agreement with Frisbie Memorial Hospital. The issue in this case: ADA enforcement concerning the provision of sign language interpreters (and other accessible communication systems) for hard of hearing patients. The fine assessed: $35,000.
Could this settlement affect you? The agreement outlines specific requirements and deadlines for hospitals concerning ADA compliance. The full agreement can be viewed here. Have questions about this hot topic? Consider attending federal compliance expert Bruce Adelson's January 26 presentation. (Details above.)
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Thank you for taking a moment out of your busy schedule to see what's new at Metaphrasis this month.
Don't forget to register for Bruce Adelson's January 26th presentation BEFORE January 7th to get a $10 discount.
Get on our mailing list, share a training topic you'd like to see on our schedule, OR nominate someone for the Interpreter Spotlight in a future newsletter here! We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Colon, President
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