Infection Control:
Suggested guidelines for Infection Control from the American Academy of Audiology https://www.audiology.org/publications/guidelines-and-standards/infection-control-audiological-practice
The CDC has published guidance about proper infection control. This can be found here. https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/guidelines/disinfection-guidelines-H.pdf
Looking for a telehealth platform that is HIPPA-Compliant? https://zoom.us/healthcare
ASHA has provided state by state information to help clinicians navigate telepractice laws. https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/
Here is a search engine for Medicare Telehealth codes. NOTE: This is not inclusive of the CARES Act https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes
Looking for a resource that includes updates from audiology organizations?:
TeleAudiology Resources
Looking for help with Teleaudiology resources? Check out this website
Check out these sites for online hearing screenings for patients:
Check out this article: Making Audiology Work During COVID-19 and Beyond https://journals.lww.com/thehearingjournal/blog/onlinefirst/pages/post.aspx?PostID=59
Help make telaudiology simple with tools from the IDA institute: https://idainstitute.com/what_we_do/news/detail/make_tele_audiology_person_centered_with_four_simple_tools/
Captioning Resources
Check out this source for a list of Captioned Phones https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/technology/phones-mobile-devices/
Check out this source for a list of Captioning Apps - click to download.
AR Therapy Resources
Lipreading Resources
Client-Oriented Materials
Client-oriented video from HLAA about how to prepare for a hospital visit when communication access is a concern. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbfs9iQhug&feature=youtu.be
Quick reference guide for improving access to online distance learning - click to download
Hard of Hearing Brochure for Patients - click to download