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Interpreter orientation

Translations orientation at Children’s Minnesota

As a contracted interpreter, you are an integral part of the Children’s Minnesota team. For many families, your work is critical to ensuring Children’s Minnesota can provide the high-quality, family-centered care every child deserves. Please read more about our mission and our culture and values.

In this orientation, we set sets expectations for contracted interpreters at Children’s Minnesota. There are four categories of information for you to review:

This orientation is a requirement of The Joint Commission, an organization that accredits and certifies medical institutions. You need to read all sections of this orientation before beginning any children’s assignments.

Certificate of completion

After you’ve completed the orientation, please:

  • Complete our certificate of completion form to acknowledge your completion of the agency interpreter education and acceptance of Children’s Minnesota confidentiality agreement.
  • Let your agency know that you have completed this orientation.

Comments, questions or concerns

If you have questions, comments or concerns about this orientation — or at any time during your work with Children’s Minnesota — please contact us at 612-813-7730. We appreciate feedback, suggestions and knowing your concerns.

Interpreter Services

Children’s Minnesota offers interpreter services for all languages to assist patients and families free of charge.