Hearing Loss Increases with Age
(1 page) 97%+ of people with hearing loss use spoken language to communicate. See the bar chart showing statistics for each decade.
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Technology for People with Hearing Loss in the Healthcare Setting
(2-pages) Patients with hearing loss can be hesitant to ask for accommodations, and these accommodations are rarely offered without requests. It is imperative that health professionals realize the high prevalence of hearing loss in all populations and proactively offer services that enable patients with hearing loss to understand the critical information communicated by healthcare professionals.
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For Providers-Guide for Effective Communication in Health Care (HLAA)
(19 pages) This Guide will help health care providers establish and maintain best practices in ensuring effective communication for hard of hearing and deaf patients, families, and caregivers. Hospital administrators, risk managers, and chief regulatory officers of hospitals, health care facilities, and private practices, and all members of the health care team should read this
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For Patients-Guide for Effective Communication in Health Care (HLAA)
(16 pages) It is important for your health and well-being that you communicate clearly with your doctors and staff. Asking questions can avoid mistakes and misunderstandings and help you to get the safest and best care possible. The more you understand about your own health, the better decisions you and your health care team can
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CAP (Communication Access Plan) Form and Instructions (fillable)
(1 page) A Communication Access Plan (CAP) lets your doctors and health care team know about your hearing status and the communication aids and services you need. Why Is the CAP Important? Communicating clearly with your healthcare team helps you receive the best and safest care possible. When you are part of and understand all
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HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
(1 page) Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy. (Sometimes people misspell HIPAA as HIPPA)
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10 Things Someone With Hearing Loss Wish Others Would Know
(1 page) by audiologist, Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens. 10 short explanations to understand hearing loss and communicate better. The use of Clear Speech has been shown to improve communication.
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