Communication Access in Health Care

The Hearing Loss Association of America developed this free program. The program aims to improve communication between patients with hearing loss and their healthcare providers. It offers a wealth of resources for patients and providers, as well as a Communication Access Plan.

The program includes the following topics:

  • Captioning for telehealth
  • Communication aids and services
  • Communication during tests and procedures
  • Communication in the Emergency Department, inpatient settings, and outpatient settings
  • Effective communication in healthcare
  • Facts about hearing loss
  • Rights and responsibilities


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Language, Culture & Diversity
Topic
Hearing Loss
Audience
Patients and Health Care Consumers, Health Care Professionals, Language-Access Professionals
Setting
Hospitals and Health Systems, Primary Care and Outpatient Practices, Digital Health and Telehealth
Level
Applied