Failure to Facilitate Audiology Evaluation for Hearing Loss
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with documented hearing difficulties did not receive an audiology evaluation and hearing aid assessment as recommended by an ENT specialist. The resident reported ongoing difficulty hearing and stated that, despite being evaluated by a doctor for hearing loss, he had not yet received hearing aids. Review of the clinical record confirmed the ENT consultation recommended further audiology and hearing aid evaluation, but there was no documentation to show these services were provided. This was further corroborated by staff, who confirmed the resident had not received the recommended evaluation.