Tag Archives: Audiology

Free Manual or Touch-Free Purell Dispensers

Posted on February 18, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

If you are an audiologist, audiology assistant, hearing instrument specialist, or student, you are required to perform hand hygiene routinely throughout the day in the clinical environment.  There are instances where access to a sink with running water may not be readily available … Continue reading →

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No Time for Dwell Time?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

All disinfectants are tested and labeled according to specific amount of time they must be in contact with a surface to kill specific microbes. Referred to as dwell time, the amount of time a disinfectant is to remain visibly wet … Continue reading →

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Are You Locked In a “Race to the Bottom?” – guest post by Brandon M. Dawson

Posted on February 4, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Manufacturers are competing with each other – and you – by offering the cheapest price on technology. What’s your next move? For years hearing aid manufacturers have been telling you that branding yourself and your expertise as the value proposition … Continue reading →

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Crayon Catalog Cover for 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

The new 2015 Oaktree Products catalog has arrived and en route for delivery to your clinical practice. Apart from the nearly 4,000 products available at your finger tips, there have been relatively few price increases for 2015. As a matter of fact, there are … Continue reading →

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Make Your Practice Experience Fabulous for Your Patients in 2015!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

As an audiologist, I have come across more than one instance where it was necessary to speak loudly to help a patient better hear the conversation taking place in the clinical environment. These situations are certainly not uncommon and can … Continue reading →

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Twelve Guest Blog Posts of Christmas – quick click list from me to you!

Posted on December 11, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

In the spirit of the holiday season, here is my list of the Twelve Guest Posts of Christmas including hyperlinks to each specific post. While it was very difficult to choose, these guest represent some of the most popular, informative, … Continue reading →

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India, Earplugs & Quiet Bliss – guest post by D’Anne Rudden

Posted on December 3, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

When planning a backpacking trip to India, there are certain “must haves”, outside of your clothes, that should make the final cut in your limited packing space: 1) bug spray, 2) a mobile pharmacy, and 3) earplugs (for sure). Being an … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Vote for the 2015 Oaktree Products Catalog Cover!

Posted on November 19, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

It is that time of year again where we are asking you to vote for the 2015 Oaktree Products Catalog cover.  Unlike previous years, potential catalog submissions were open to the public, providing the opportunity for any willing participant to submit … Continue reading →

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