Nurses and nursing assistants struggle to communicate basic patient requests due to long wait times for interpretation services, especially when calls are unnecessary.

Workarounds Described

• Uses language line for simple requests like pillows
• Made DIY communication cards printed on cardstock and laminated
• Non-verbal patients write on laminated backs with dry erase markers

Implied Software Gaps

• Instantly accessible visual communication tool that eliminates need for interpreter for basic requests
• Digital, customizable, and shareable communication boards with robust language support

CareComm Cards

CareComm Cards is a mobile-first app that provides pre-set, multilingual visual communication boards for patient care. Nurses can quickly show icons for common requests (pillow, water, pain scale, bathroom, etc.) without waiting for a translator. The app is customizable for specialties like hospice, and includes a text-to-speech feature for non-verbal patients.

Existing Solutions Mentioned