Children’s National Includes Video Interpreting;
Cites Security and Quality for Selecting Language Access Network
DC-Based Children’s National Medical Center Needed Highly Qualified Medical Interpreters without Compromising Security or HIPAA
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Children’s National Medical Center, based in the heart of Washington, DC, signed an agreement with Language Access Network, LLC (“LAN”) after a two-year search for a qualified vendor. These services will be delivered via LAN’S dedicated HIPAA compliant high-speed broadband network and through its proprietary remote video interpretation platform known as MarttiTM. Martti stands for My Accessible Real Time Trusted Interpreter.
“It’s a wonderful feeling to know that our systems can aid in helping decrease the stress a minor may feel in trying to tell a doctor where it hurts”
“We needed to partner with an organization that allowed us to further our commitment to family-centered care,” said Brenda Shepherd-Vernon, Director of Family Services. She continued, “At Children’s National, with the addition of video remote interpreting, we have a comprehensive interpreting program to meet the demand of our families. Having interpreters that specialize in medical interpreting means they understand the vocabulary and practices of our providers and can properly relay this information.”
“It’s a wonderful feeling to know that our systems can aid in helping decrease the stress a minor may feel in trying to tell a doctor where it hurts,” said Andrew Panos, COO of Language Access Network. “Bridging these communication gaps and putting patients and providers at ease is what we do best. Being selected by Children’s National Medical Center, whose selection process was incredibly thorough, reinforces why we focus on our service quality and accessibility beyond all else. We are there when patients and providers need us.”
About Children’s National
Children’s National Medical Center, located in Washington, DC, is a leader in the development of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury. Children’s has been serving the nation’s children for more than 135 years. Children’s National is consistently ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and the Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.ChildrensNational.org.
About Language Access Network, LLC
Language Access Network, LLC (“LAN”) is a leader in providing remote language interpretation services to the healthcare industry. Targeted towards Limited English Proficient and Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing patient populations, LAN provides its rapidly growing client base (currently over 65 medical facilities nationwide) with 24/7/365 access to the highest quality & trained interpreters available via our centralized video language centers. The Company provides clients with real-time video and audio interpretation capabilities in over 170 languages that help clients improve operations, enhance financial performance and build trust relationships through clear communication.
More information is available at www.languageaccessnetwork.com.
