Artisight has introduced voice-activated medical interpreters on its Smart Hospital Platform, enabling clinicians to communicate with patients in over 240 languages.
This innovation, developed in collaboration with LanguageLine Solutions, provides 24/7 access to medical interpreters, including American Sign Language, and is compatible with any hospital's existing translation services.
Clinicians will now be able to access interpreters during patient encounters with a verbal cue. An interpreter appears on the Artisight-connected TV when providers say "OK Artisight – Spanish Interpreter."
This feature addresses the critical need for immediate medical interpretation in the US, where one in five residents speak a language other than English at home.
Artisight CEO and co-founder Dr Andrew Gostine said: “For the first time, clinicians can bring an interpreter in the room with a voice command. This is another example of how we're building the infrastructure to bring advanced technology into hospitals, eliminating friction for clinicians and patients at the bedside.”
Studies have indicated that patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) are less likely to receive preventive care and more likely to suffer adverse health outcomes.
The availability of on-demand interpretation aims to bridge language and cultural divides, enhancing diagnoses, treatment adherence, and overall medical outcomes. In addition, language access significantly improves staff efficiency.
The Voice-Activated Interpreter service is now accessible at several hospitals using Artisight's Smart Hospital Platform.
Remote caregivers can also use LanguageLine's audio and video interpretation services, ensuring language support is available irrespective of location.
Artisight's platform has already been successful in reducing nurses' administrative workload by over 30 minutes per shift. The introduction of on-demand interpreters in patient rooms further streamlines clinicians' tasks.
This latest feature supports Artisight's mission to revolutionise healthcare through advanced AI technologies, including NVIDIA's TensortRT, Triton, and Jetson NX GPUs.
