(1.5 pages) This fillable form makes it easier to submit a complaint to a healthcare provider by a patient with hearing loss. Complete (typed or handwritten), print or email to the appropriate department. Or if you wish to customize it, copy/paste it into your own letter.
Complaint Form, Regarding Failure to Provide Effective Communication Read More »
(3 pages) The purpose of this document is to ensure that patients with hearing loss are able to use their own speech-to-text applications on personal devices when auxiliary aids or services are not provided by the healthcare entity and/or when the patient prefers to use their own device. Patients should not be denied effective communication
Patient Use of Speech-to-Text Apps in Healthcare Settings (Complete Version) Read More »
(2 pages) The purpose of this document is to ensure that patients with hearing loss are able to use their own speech-to-text applications on personal devices when auxiliary aids or services are not provided by the healthcare entity and/or when the patient prefers to use their own device. Patients should not be denied effective communication
Patient Use of Speech-to-Text Apps in Healthcare Settings (Abridged Version) Read More »
(3 pages) Explaining responsibilities for providing communication access to patients with hearing loss (patients who use the spoken language to communicate and not sign language).Audience: Healthcare staff, providers, and compliance personnel.
