Nurses play a crucial role in advocating for language services. They can start by assessing the language needs of their patients and ensuring that appropriate services are available. Nurses should be familiar with the language resources at their facility, such as in-person interpreters, telephone interpretation services, or video remote interpreting. Furthermore, nurses can advocate for institutional policies that prioritize language access. This includes participating in training programs that enhance their ability to work effectively with interpreters and advocating for the inclusion of language services in the healthcare budget.
