Tag Archives: A.U. Bankaitis

COVID-19: Key Mask Updates for Audiologists

Posted on January 20, 2022 by AU Bankaitis

The CDC recently updated their consumer webpage (January 14, 2022 updates) to reflect new mask recommendations to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. This update received a lot of press although it targets consumers and remains separate from mask guidance for healthcare … Continue reading →

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Disinfecting Hearing Aids with UV Light: Yes or No? – A.U. Bankaitis, PhD & Lori Zitelli, AuD

Posted on August 27, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

A wide range of microbes (e.g. bacteria, viruses, fungi) grow on hearing aid surfaces1,2 and audiologists and other providers should either clean and disinfect hearing aids prior to handling devices with bare hands, or put on a pair of gloves … Continue reading →

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Opportunity to Expand Your Clinical Reach

Posted on January 28, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Even if your work setting does not have a cochlear implant (CI) program, every audiologist has a responsibility to make sure patients who can benefit from CI technology actually has access to the technology. It starts with an appreciation of … Continue reading →

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Local Smoke Alarm Program Established by Pediatric Audiologists

Posted on July 16, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

“Hear the Beep Where you Sleep” is a national campaign by the National Fire Protection Association focusing on ensuring every room used for sleeping in a residential home has a working smoke alarm. The majority of residential fire fatalities occur … Continue reading →

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$60 Back in your Pocket with New Audiologist’s Choice Super Dry Spot

Posted on April 17, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

$60 back in your pocket #audpeeps! Continue reading →

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Audiology Madness in Columbus, Ohio!

Posted on March 21, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

The Best of Audiology is scheduled for next week in Columbus, Ohio for the 31st annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology. When you stop by the Oaktree Products booth (#1417), be sure you get your hands on: Bose … Continue reading →

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Special Dehumidifier for ZPower Charging System!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

ZPower rechargeable batteries are available for select products from almost every major hearing instrument manufacturer. Advanced technology often comes with new guidelines on proper handling and the ZPower Charging System is no different. Most commercially available electronic hearing aid dehumidifiers … Continue reading →

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How To Eat Like An Audiologist – “say the word….COOKBOOK”

Posted on March 6, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

During the spring of 2018, the idea of creating a cookbook “….of, by, and for audiologists,” was, well, cooked-up by a group of friends who happen to be members of the American Academy of Audiology. How To Eat Like An … Continue reading →

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