SOMNI-CONNECT
Providing Sleep Technologists with the Communication Tools They Need
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Somni-Connect, by a Sleep Technologist for Sleep Technologists
Somni-Connect is a member-only, Multi-language Translation Site for Sleep Techs in the lab environment.
In this initial release, you have available Ten Languages which have been translated for written text and two videos, one explaining Sleep Apnea, the effects on the body, how it contributes to cardiac issues, cognitive abilities and more. There is a brief explanation of the 3 different types of tests, an explanation of the hook-up, even what to do when you need the restroom! It ends talking about the post-sleep questionnaire.
The second video explains CPAP Therapy, the machine, tubing, masks, and how increasing the pressure alleviates their events. Explains how CPAP can provide a better quality of life, reduce health risks, and how CPAP is the least invasive treatment for Sleep Apnea.
(Each module provides written text in your patient’s native language explaining both videos).
Both videos state that the Tech cannot provide information regarding the test.
The initial release of Somni-Connect includes 10 commonly used language translations.
Here are the first 10 languages and their numbers Worldwide
Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic) 335 Million in 2023
Chinese (Simplified) 1.38 Billion
French 300 Million
Hindi 576.2 Million
Italian 63 Million
Japanese 124.49 Million
Korean 81 Million
Spanish 493 Million
Tagalog (Filipino) 35.2 Million
Vietnamese 86 Million
As of 2019, almost 68 million People (approx. 22%) in the US spoke a language other than English at home, representing about one in five U.S. households, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Those numbers represent 6 years ago! Your chances of having a patient who speaks a language other than English is 1 in 5.
Example of Modern Standard Arabic
Example of French
The Future of the Somni-Connect App
Scripts have been written to include The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and The Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). Videos of both will be added to each language as they become available.
The Somni-Connect App will be constantly updated to include all the most spoken foreign languages in the US, so if you don’t see the language you require, it’s on the way!
Should you require a language not listed here, you can request a language within the App.
Currently, these languages are in the works: Haitian-Creole, Russian, German, Portuguese, and Polish.
Each translation comes from a native speaker of the language requested. When received, it is re-translated back into English to ensure it conveys the topic in a way that the patient can understand it.
Each of the translations are certified and notarized by the company to be correct. The company I use for these translations is accredited by:
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services
ATC – Association of Translation Companies
ATC – The American Translation Association
Just added! A full-length Pixar®-Style video for Pediatric Patients explaining the set-up and the process of the test (English).
Additional languages added as they become available
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Members now have access to a private, password-protected website that can easily be used on any smartphone or tablet for a larger viewing platform.
Somni-Connect puts Videos in your Patient’s hands, and the power of Translation in Yours!
Get access to Somni-Connect now, and I’ll see you inside!
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$16.99
Somni-Connect is a one-time purchase of $16.99. There are no other fees, no charge for updates, language modules, or the like.
Your purchase is a lifetime membership. As the Somni-Connect Site grows and improves, it will automatically update and be made available to you as a member.