Five Principles to Amplification Success, Patient Retention & Referrals-Five Principles to Amplification Success, Patient Retention & Referrals Slides

Five Principles to Amplification Success, Patient Retention & Referrals Slides

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The document is a summary of a presentation titled "Learning to Hear Again: Five Principles of Amplification Success" by Ted Blanford, President and CEO of Summit Hearing Solutions. The presentation focuses on five principles that are important for successful hearing amplification. <br /><br />The first principle is to engage the patient, their family, and the practitioner. This involves assessing the patient's fit, function, flexibility, and fashion, as well as understanding their mentality and attitude towards their hearing loss. It also includes considering the psychology and emotions associated with the grieving process that often accompanies hearing loss.<br /><br />The second principle highlights the importance of involving loved ones and support systems in the patient's journey. This includes educating them about the patient's hearing loss and providing support for their own feelings of loss.<br /><br />The third principle emphasizes the role of the hearing care professionals and their staff in the success of amplification. It includes counseling, fitting, therapy, and effective communication to ensure maximum success.<br /><br />The fourth principle focuses on choosing the right hearing instrument for the patient's specific needs and providing training to ensure optimal usage.<br /><br />The fifth principle is time, understanding that the brain needs time to adjust to hearing amplification. It also stresses the importance of consistency in counseling and support.<br /><br />The document also mentions the importance of understanding the difference between hearing and understanding, as well as the stages of grief associated with hearing loss.<br /><br />The presentation concludes by emphasizing the importance of building trust and relationships with patients and their families, as well as the role of ongoing counseling in patient retention.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides an overview of the five principles for successful hearing amplification and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to patient care.

Keywords

Learning to Hear Again: Five Principles of Amplification Success

Ted Blanford

Summit Hearing Solutions

engage the patient

fit

function

flexibility

fashion

mentality

attitude