MedBridge® Systems - Why MedBridge?

Why MedBridge®?

Language Needs are Growing
Total: 4.2% of US population at 262 million people Total: 8.3% of US population at 303 million people	The number of LEP patients in the United States has nearly doubled in the past eight years, and is expected to rise even more over the next decade. More and more hospitals are turning to technology-based solutions, like MedBridge®, to provide efficient, effective, and patient-centered care to LEP and Deaf patients. Learn more about MedBridge® 2.5 Sources: Joint Commission, 2007 Health Research & Educational Trust, 2006 Common Sense Advisory, 2007 US Census, 2000
Overcoming Language Barriers Across the Continuum of Care
	This point-of-care technology based language solution provides health professionals with a new way of communicating immediately and effectively with Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Deaf patients. Health professionals can assess, diagnose, treat, and comfort their patients while waiting for other language services, if available. MedBridge® 2.5 helps to ensure that LEP and Deaf patients are treated with dignity and respect; the guiding principles of patient centered care. There are times when... Waiting is not an option Waiting should not be the option Learn more about MedBridge® 2.5