All documents are in PDF format. For questions, please email MISdispatch@health.ucdavis.edu.
Medical Interpreting Services Operation Detail
Details of Medical Interpreting Services Operation (PDF)
Language Services Poster (PDF)
Triage criteria - communication modality (PDF)
Language Identification Card (PDF)
Language Skills Assessment Program at UC Davis Health (PDF)
Contact Medical Interpreting
- Medical interpreters are available in-person Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. After 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, contact the hospital operator at 916-734-2011 for interpreting assistance.
- To request an interpreter, please enter your request in Epic in the Unit Manager, the DAR, the search field or call 916-734-2321.
- Spanish language interpreters are available in the hospital seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. by calling Vocera 916-734-0775 and asking for Spanish Interpreter.
- American Sign Language (ASL) requests for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients are placed in Epic or by contacting the ASL coordinator at 916-734-2321.
Information and Resources
How to request an interpreter during video visits in EPIC (PDF)
Inviting a 3d party into video visit in EPIC (PDF)
Enabling closed captioning during video visits in EPIC (PDF)
Propio Video Cart Functionality Guide (PDF)
Propio Language List (PDF)
Free Telephones Available (PDF)
How to Contact Deaf Patients (PDF)
Best Practices on Partnering with Interpreters (PDF)