Tag Archives: Audiology

What are Work Practice Controls & How Do I Create Them?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Work practice controls are profession-specific, written procedures that outline how audiology-related services will be executed in a manner consistent with minimizing the potential spread of disease or cross-contamination.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires facilities providing patient care services to have and … Continue reading →

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$250 Up for Grabs

Posted on September 2, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

The Oaktree Products catalog cover contest is officially here with $250 up for grabs for the cover generating the most votes by the public.  Cover submissions may be comprised of any print medium (i.e. original photograph, purchased stock photography with … Continue reading →

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Three Clicks to Learn, Influence & Celebrate

Posted on August 12, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

CLICK #1: How many times have you sent a CIC back to the hearing aid manufacturer just to have the drawstring repaired? Learn how to do this repair in your own offic with a handful of products your probably already have … Continue reading →

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Effortlessly Turn Your iPhone into a Video Otoscope

Posted on July 29, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Smartphones have essentially become a permanent human appendage; rarely will you go anywhere without it. Since that’s the case, why not make it work for you to promote your business or enhance your service reach? How? Simply transform your Smartphone into a … Continue reading →

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Master the TL-One in About Five Minutes

Posted on July 15, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Amplified stethoscopes remain an area of extreme interest to subscribers, followers, and finders of A.U. Bankaitis’ Audiology Blog. Of the nearly 300 posts published since the summer of 2010, the most accessed topic category has been amplified stethoscopes.  In the past … Continue reading →

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Brand Whenever You Can

Posted on July 8, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

As previously outlined in my July 2014 guest blog post on Dr. Gyl’s Blog For Practice Success (see Hearing Industry: Rose bush full of thorns or thorn bush full of roses?), the hearing industry landscape has drastically changed, particularly for … Continue reading →

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Ten Dollar, Make Your Instruments Holler!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Are your reusable stainless steel instruments looking a little dull or unpolished? Have you noticed an accumulation of stains or tarnish on your curettes, loops or forceps?  Never fear as the perfect solution is here! For $10, you can quickly … Continue reading →

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Don’t Compete with your Competition; Make them Compete with You – guest post by Serge Traylor

Posted on June 3, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Remember when you made the switch from your old TV to one of those “flat screens”? Why did you buy what you did? What was your purchase journey and what factors ultimately drove you to the purchase you made? And, … Continue reading →

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