Video
Medical Interpreting (VMI)
What is Video Medical Interpreting?
Video Medical Interpreting (VMI) is the use of
video conferencing connections to provide the services
of an interpreter to aid in the communications between
a Limited English Proficient (LEP) patient and a
healthcare provider.
Is Video Medical Interpreting (VMI)
as good as using a live interpreter?
Yes; in many ways it can be better because the
physical presence of a third party in the room is
removed but the ability to communicate is still available.
How does the system work?
Using video conferencing is as easy as using a
TV remote. You merely turn on the monitor and use
the menu button on the remote control to dial the
location of the medical interpreter. When the call
is over all you have to do is hang-up.
What equipment will the hospital need?
There are three pieces of equipment:
- a codec camera
- a monitor
- a microphone
How will this work on my present computer
network?
If you qualify for Universal Service funding your
network connection will be provided as part of statewide
network which insures a secure connection. CN-AHEC
has a technical specialist that can help with internal
wiring needs.
What
is the cost of using VMI?
The goal of the Hablamos Juntos Project is to improve
communication between Spanish LEP patients and providers.
With the help of our partners, CN-AHEC hopes to be
able to provide interpreter services and translation
services at an affordable cost to all rural healthcare
providers . In fact, our present pricing structure
makes this service more economical than many language
line services.
What
About Public Health Departments?
Any facility connected to the Nebraska Telehealth
Network can take advantage of this service.
Who insures the interpreters are really
conveying my message?
Central Community College and CN-AHEC have developed
a Medical Interpreting Certificate Program to insure
you will be working with a qualified medical interpreter.
We have developed extensive support materials as
well.
Who is using the VMI program?
Current Partners include:
-
Adams County Mary
Lanning Memorial Hospital, Mary Lanning Community
Health Center
-
Buffalo County Good
Samaritan Hospital
-
Colfax County Alegent
Health Memorial Hospital and Clinic
-
Hall County Saint
Francis Medical Center, Family Practice of Grand
Island
-
Hamilton County Memorial
Hospital
-
Platte County Columbus
Community Hospital
Additional
Services:
- Sight translation
- Document translations
- Assistance hiring interpreters
- Telephone Interpreting when appropriate
- Cultural Competence / Diversity Workshops
- Mental/Behavioral Health
- Dermatology
- Emergency / Teletrauma Services
- Family Advocacy Netwrok
- Internal Medicine / Speciality Care
- Infectious Disease
- Pre and Pst Surgical Assessment
- Neonatology
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics
- Radiology / Teleradiology
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Disease Management
- Arthritis Educaiton
- Deaf Consults
- Wound Care
- Dietary Consults
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When will this be available?
Beginning in January, 2006 we will be expanding
our services statewide over the Nebraska Telehealth
Network
Who do I contact for more information?
