The Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) Institute estimates that around 3.5 million people in the United States need assistance communicating because of speech and language disabilities. This includes patients with autism, dementia, deafness, or who are intubated.
We’ve created two types of communication boards featuring English and Spanish for x-ray techs.
The first can be used to confirm or clarify x-ray orders with the patient.
The second can be used to guide patients through the experience. This second board comes in two options, one with an image of a bed, perfect for hospitalized patients, and another with just an image of an x-ray for outpatients and other settings. It is designed to be printed on a single page and folded in half to easily access the English and Spanish versions!
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These were designed for the Oregon Society of Radiologic Technologist's 2024 Rad Tech Week celebrations!