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Yearly Hearing Assessment and Hearing Aid Evaluation Template

The s10.ai Annual HT HAC (Annual Hearing Test/Hearing Aid Check) template is expertly crafted for audiologists to meticulously document comprehensive evaluations of patients' auditory health. This template streamlines the process of recording medical history updates, hearing test outcomes, and hearing aid evaluations, ensuring a thorough approach to auditory care. With dedicated sections for patient education and future care recommendations, it serves as an indispensable tool for maintaining continuity of care. Perfectly suited for audiologists, this template enhances the documentation process, improving patient engagement and satisfaction during annual hearing assessments.

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Template Structure

Organized sections for comprehensive clinical documentation

I had the pleasure of seeing [Patient name], age [Patient age in years)] years for an annual HT/HAC. During today's appointment, the pt. reported the following audiological and medical history updates:
Review of Medical History:
• Changes in Medical History: [Document any recent medical changes]
• Hearing Aid Use: [Document patient's report on usage and comfort]
Hearing Test: Otoscopy (Bilateral): Clear ear canals. Hearing recheck indicated the following: a [Severity - Right Ear] loss for the right ear and a [Severity - Left Ear] loss for the left ear. Word recognition scores indicated: [WR - Right Ear] for the right and [WR - Left Ear] for the left.
Hearing Aid Check: Redux completed removing all moisture. Cleaned both HAs, including (list any specific things that were noted as replaced such as wax trap and dome replacement). Subsequent listening checks were good. Data shows XX hr/day use. Electroacoustic analysis and directionality testing completed. Devices meet manufacturer's specifications. [Document if performed or reason for not performing, for example "REM completed on both devices with good results at all input levels (55/65/75 dB)" or "REM not completed as hearing sensitivity has remained stable" [Document any other programming changes made during this time]. All patient's questions answered satisfactorily.
Patient Education: [Document any technology usage instructions reviewed, any demonstrations given, and any instructions given to patient to improve hearing such as auditory training, rehab, etc]
Recommendations: [Document specific timeframe and what kind of appointment they're coming in for next and any other specific instructions not otherwise mentioned in patient education]
(Put any social information in bulleted form that may be helpful to remember in the future)
(Note if patient is likely to give a good review and estimate how many stars it would be)
Sample Clinical Note

Example of completed documentation using this template

I had the pleasure of seeing John Smith, age 67 years for an annual HT/HAC. During today's appointment, the pt. reported the following audiological and medical history updates:
Review of Medical History:
• Changes in Medical History: Recently diagnosed with hypertension.
• Hearing Aid Use: Patient reports using hearing aids comfortably for 8 hours a day.
Hearing Test: Otoscopy (Bilateral): Clear ear canals. Hearing recheck indicated the following: a moderate loss for the right ear and a mild loss for the left ear. Word recognition scores indicated: 88% for the right and 92% for the left.
Hearing Aid Check: Redux completed removing all moisture. Cleaned both HAs, including wax trap and dome replacement. Subsequent listening checks were good. Data shows 8 hr/day use. Electroacoustic analysis and directionality testing completed. Devices meet manufacturer's specifications. REM completed on both devices with good results at all input levels (55/65/75 dB). No other programming changes made during this time. All patient's questions answered satisfactorily.
Patient Education: Reviewed technology usage instructions, demonstrated proper cleaning techniques, and provided instructions for auditory training to improve hearing.
Recommendations: Patient to return in 6 months for a follow-up hearing aid check and annual hearing test.
• Enjoys gardening and has a pet dog named Max.
• Patient is likely to give a good review, estimated at 5 stars.
Clinical Benefits

Key advantages of using this template in clinical practice

  • This comprehensive clinical template for annual Hearing Test/Hearing Aid Check (HT/HAC) is designed to streamline audiological evaluations and enhance patient care. It meticulously captures updates in medical and audiological history, ensuring clinicians have a complete understanding of the patient's current health status. The template includes detailed sections for reviewing medical history changes, hearing aid usage, and comfort levels, as well as conducting thorough hearing tests with otoscopy and word recognition scores. The hearing aid check section ensures devices are functioning optimally, with moisture removal, cleaning, and electroacoustic analysis. Clinicians can document real-ear measurements and programming changes, providing a robust framework for patient education on technology usage and auditory training. Recommendations for follow-up appointments and additional instructions are clearly outlined, promoting continuity of care. This template is an essential tool for audiologists seeking to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction, encouraging adoption and implementation in clinical practice.
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Common questions about this template and its usage

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