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It would be very useful if the patient's preferred language was identified on the Patient ID Panel. It would be a quick reference for all staff to know how the patient prefers to communicate.
Documentation of patient's preferred language is a requirement for Joint Commission. Our facilities do document the patient's preferred language in the patient's profile but as mentioned in the previous comment by Jeanette, it is NOT easy to see that information by all staff. Preferred language field on the ID Panel is a must need enhancement. Preferably sooner rather than later!
Unless there is another pathway that I am not aware of, the only way to see the preferred language is to go into the Census Screen or the Patient Profile. It isn't even on the Facesheet. Again it would be good to be able to see that information without having to dig for it.