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News And Info For All Interpreters:

Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
A National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care Click here
National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care Click here
Medical Interpreter Role Click here
American Sign Language Level Definitions Click here
FLS Interpreter Availability Click here
Global Communication Begins at Home Click here
Challenges in the Medical Interpreting Session Click here
Spanish dialects Click here
Where to check in and park at Children's Hospital Click here
Where to check in and out at Evergreen Hospital Click here
Application to form a Limited Liability Company Click here

Required Documents For All Interpreters And Translators (certified & non-certified):
Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
List of required documents for ALL interpreters Click here
Form W-9 Click here
FLS-Independent Contractor/Interpreter Agreement Click here
FLS-Requesters Billing Requirements For Interpreters Click here
Interpreter and Translator Confidentiality Agreement Click here
FLS Interpreter Voucher / Appointment Scheduling and Confirmation Record [could be faxed or emailed to you from our agency with the filled top portion] Click here
FLS Interpreter Invoice (for oral interpretations) Click here
FLS Translator Invoice (for written translations) Click here
Direct Deposit Authorization Form Click here
Direct Deposit Authorization Form-Instructions Click here
Benefits of Direct Deposit Click here

Required documents for DSHS King County Broker, Hopelink (DSHS certified interpreters only):

Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
List of required documents for DSHS Broker Hopelink Click here
DSHS Code Of Professional Conduct Click here
Hopelink Self Disclosure of Information Statement & Request for WSP check Click here
Interpreter and Translator Confidentiality Agreement Click here
Hopelink Independent Subcontractor Agreement Click here
Affidavit Of Orientation Click here
FLS - Independent Contractor/Interpreter Agreement Click here
FLS-Requesters Billing Requirements For Interpreters Click here
Form W-9 Click here

Orientation About Brokerage and DSHS Broker, Hopelink:

Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
Hopelink Payments Regulations (cancellations, no-shows, mileage, parking and ferry reimbursement, consecutive appointments) Click here
Hopelink Billing Regulations and Samples from H-k-FLS Contract 3-1-05. Click here
Hopelink Definition of a Provider/Client No Show Vs a Late Cancellations. Click here
Service Standards from Hopelink contract Click here
Hopelink Home Visit Assignments Click here
Hopelink Encounter Record (Interpreter Voucher) Click here
Hopelink Encounter Record (Interpreter Voucher) Regulations Click here
Hopelink Encounter Record (Interpreter Voucher) Instructions Click here
Hopelink Backup Documentation Form Click here
Time Worked and Billed in Hours and Units Click here

Info For Interpreters about FLS Private Contract With Community Health Centers (CHC):

Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
Driving Directions to all Community Health Centers of King County (CHCKC) Clinics Click here
Parking for Pike Market Medical Clinic Click here
Community Health Centers of King County Non-DSHS Interpreter Voucher [provided by requestor on place of interpreting] Click here

For Court Interpreters only:

Document Name Download in MS Word or PDF
Statewide Contract #06806 for Court Certified and court non-certified Interpreters Click here
Code of professional conduct for court interpreters (sign and mail to the FLS office) Click here
Washington State Department Of Corrections (DOC) Court Interpreter Guidelines Click here
DOC Sexual Misconduct with Offenders Click here
Regional Justice Center_King County Click here
FLS Interpreter Voucher / Appointment Scheduling and Confirmation Record Click here

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