News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Limited English Proficiency (LEP) – Interpreters and Translators All patients are entitled to confidential, effective communication and fully informed consent. The DHHS Office of Civil Rights notes that inadequate interpretation for patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) is a form of prohibited discrimination based on national origin under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition to the Civil Rights Act, various state and local laws apply to LEP individuals, including state laws against discrimination. One or more of these laws will require you to provide a qualified interpreter or auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication at no cost to the patient. Compliance with these laws may affect your ability to continue receiving federal (Medicare, Medicaid) or state reimbursement. … Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. Sign In Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT September 22, 2026October 22, 2026Risk Management Improving Safety in Operative or Procedural Areas Toolkit Knowing what drives risk in the hospital setting—and identifying and implementing changes to mitigate future risk—can make a meaningful difference for your organization on multiple levels. In this training module, we will review top risk drivers, identify changes that can be implemented through risk management, and show how the care team and patient satisfaction can positively affect ultimately your bottom line. Read more September 9, 2025September 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Hospital Risk Program Assessment This Hospital Risk Program Assessment will assist hospitals in evaluating risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise risk continuum. Please contact your designated risk consultant ahead of… Read more August 11, 2025July 22, 2026Clinical Care | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Toolkit Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful assistant to healthcare professionals. Curi is providing this AI toolkit as an educational tool to mitigate risk. Inside this toolkit,… Read more