What's Happening?
Artisight has launched a new feature on its Smart Hospital Platform, enabling voice-activated access to medical interpreters in over 240 languages, including American Sign Language. This advancement, developed in collaboration with LanguageLine Solutions, allows clinicians to summon interpreters with a simple voice command, facilitating immediate communication with patients who speak different languages. The technology aims to improve patient care by bridging language barriers, enhancing diagnosis accuracy, and increasing treatment adherence. It is currently available in hundreds of hospitals using Artisight's platform.
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Why It's Important?
The introduction of voice-activated interpreters is crucial in addressing the needs of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, who are statistically less likely to receive preventive care and more likely to experience adverse health outcomes. By providing instant access to interpreters, the technology enhances patient safety and care quality, while also improving operational efficiency for hospital staff. This development is particularly important in diverse communities where language barriers can significantly impact healthcare delivery.
What's Next?
As the technology becomes more widely adopted, it could set a new standard for language access in healthcare settings, potentially influencing policy and practice across the industry. Artisight plans to expand the availability of this feature, and its success may encourage other healthcare technology providers to integrate similar solutions. The ongoing collaboration with LanguageLine Solutions suggests further enhancements and expansions of language services in the future.
