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Boothless Audiometry: More Efficient, Improve Your Patient Experience, Resolve Backlogs and Save Money
Many believe to have a clinically valid audiometric test; it must occur in a sound booth. They believe it is necessary to eliminate any background noise and possible distractions that could lead to inaccurate test results. However, recent advances in audiometric technology are enabling a shift to test outside of the booth. This shift is being widely embraced by both hearing healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Case Study: New Hope Hearing Solutions Saves $40,000 in Start-up Costs Using Boothless Audiometer Testing
Starting a hearing clinic was anything but easy. Dr. Blair faced the real challenge of balancing the desire to open quickly with the constant difficulty of keeping costs down. SHOEBOX ended up playing a vital role in achieving this goal with its affordability, ease of use, and adaptability.
Case Study: Bruyère Hospital Improves Patient Experience Using SHOEBOX QuickTest
Watch this case study video, where Dr. Bromwich speaks to three members of the Bruyère Hospital team about the implementation of SHOEBOX QuickTest hearing assessments to all of the new admissions within the Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit.
Audiology at the Bedside: Improving Patient Care & Hospital Efficiency
According to the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project - an organization that publishes longitudinal hospital care data in the US - hospital inpatient care accounts for more than one-third of the total cost of healthcare in the United States. This makes it a significant driver in the rising cost of managing disease. Although hospital inpatient stays are on the decline for many population groups, there is relentless pressure to increase the value and efficiency of a patient’s time spent in a hospital. Efficiency initiatives are evident in every area of a hospital. The audiology department is no exception.
iHEAR: School Aged Hearing Screening with an iPad Audiometer
Although newborn hearing screening is performed in many Canadian provinces, few offer universal hearing testing of school-aged children. The American Academy of Audiology recommends hearing screening in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1, 3, 5, and either 7 or 9