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Maximize Distance During Otoscopy

Posted on May 29, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Otoscopy is an essential and routine procedure performed by audiologists that inherently places the provider’s face in close proximity to the patient’s face. With the ongoing emphasis of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, invest in a video otoscope if … Continue reading →

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Masking Dilemma

Posted on May 28, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Implemented in 1996, Standard Precautions represent the minimum precautions applicable to all patients in any type of setting, and include guidelines on the use of masks.1 Unfortunately, the speed and ease in which the COVID-19 virus spreads among people has … Continue reading →

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Infection Control Anxiety: Acceptable Alternatives to Critical Supplies

Posted on May 4, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

updated May 6, 2020 with updates appearing in bold italics (originally posted May 4, 2020) As preparations are made to reopen clinical practices, many may be experiencing a new source of anxiety about workplace safety due to delayed access to … Continue reading →

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Qualified Disinfectants for COVID-19

Posted on April 14, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Many audiologists are asking which surface disinfectants are effective in killing COVID-19. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the specific coronavirus strain which causes COVID-19.1 In the absence of a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test protocol to … 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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Audiologists — You Gotta’ Watch These Films! Jerry Northern, PhD

Posted on January 14, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

I recently watched two powerful documentary films on HBO that should be required viewing by all audiologists.  Both films are directed and produced by Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker, Irene Taylor Brodsky, who finds the story and content of these … Continue reading →

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New Scholarship Opportunity with Travel Expenses to AAA in New Orleans for Audiology Students

Posted on December 8, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

Dr. Jerry Northern has graciously donated to the AAA Foundation to award three students interested in pediatric audiology with $10,000 each in tuition funding and $500 each for travel expenses to #AAAConf20 and #HearTECH Expo. The Jerry Northern Scholarship in … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Featured Sessions Line-up at AAA 2020 in New Orleans

Posted on December 4, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

Ten years from now, Audiology is going to look very different; it remains critical to position ourselves to play a key role in preparing for and shaping the Audiology future we want. “Creating the Future Together” is the theme for … Continue reading →

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