Quick Review of the NCIHC's Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters

This video is a condensed version of my spiel explaining the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare (NCHIC) medical interpreting code of ethics. This video serves as a great introduction to the NCIHC's code of ethics OR a quick/easy review for medical interpreters.
Keep in mind that there are THREE widely-recognized medical interpreting codes of ethics in the U.S. (I call them the "Big 3") that are required reading for the NBCMI (National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters) and CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) certification exams:
- The NCIHC National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care
www.ncihc.org/ethics-and-stan...
- The International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) Code of Ethics:
www.imiaweb.org/code
- The California Healthcare Interpreting Association (CHIA) California Standards for Healthcare Interpreters (the Ethical Principles for Healthcare Interpreters starts on page 24)
www.chiaonline.org/CHIA-Stand...
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[@MegaNovember25]

Thank you so much for this, after over a decade of interpreting, I am getting ready for my Certification. This is very insightful!
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[@KellyGrzechHenriquez]

Congratulations! That's such a huge and amazing step you're taking! All the exclamation points! If I may ask, which certification are you going for?

[@MegaNovember25]

@@KellyGrzechHenriquez Sure for Medical Interpreting through CMI.

[@KellyGrzechHenriquez]

Sweet! I first got certified by NBCMI as well. Best of luck to you on your certification journey!

[@MegaNovember25]

Thats great to know and confirms that I am on a great channel learning more from a professional like you!

[@T3COLY]

@@KellyGrzechHenriquez was it really hard?

[@waldinabenedith2312]

I just want to say THANK YOU for this video it's very helpful. I can see that you are very PROFESSIONAL.🗣

[@KellyGrzechHenriquez]

You're so very welcome! Thank you for making use of it, and thank you for your kind words.

[@Beatriz-tj6wg]

Love the way you explain things! I cannot thank you enough!😊

[@KellyGrzechHenriquez]

You are so welcome!

[@veronicamarquez1219]

Thank you very much for this video it has been really helpful 😊 👍 😀

[@KellyGrzechHenriquez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabrielagouveia2482]

Thank you for you video! I have a question, is the code of ethics the same as the Interpreter Standards of Practice

[@Dulcebelladela]

I got confused too. Sadly, I don't see an answer

[@hafizashahem6180]

If a patient ask an interpreter to watch her children while she is going to the restroom what the interpreter do?

[@KellyGrzechHenriquez]

That's a huge liability for you, the interpreter, to do something like that. I'd likely suggest to the patient that you'd be happy to interpret their request to reception. The NCIHC Standards of Practice standard 13, on page 7 under respect talks about the importance of promoting patient autonomy and "direct[ing a patient] to appropriate resources within the institution."
So not only does this involve the ethical principle of respect (because of autonomy), but also the ethical principle of maintaining role boundaries and sticking to your role as a medical interpreter.
What if something were to happen to the children while their mother is in the bathroom? You may be held responsible. Why can't the mother take the children to the bathroom with her? What does the healthcare facility staff do with English-speaking parents who ask *them* if they can watch their children when they go to the restroom?

[@LuisAlberto-lz8bg]

I like your voice

[@KellyGrzechHenriquez]

Thank you, that's very kind!