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20Q: Why We Need an Audiology Practice Standards Organization

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1.  Which of the following is a working definiton of STANDARDS as it relates to audiology? Reccommendations for how audiologists perform work such as clinical activities. A set of principles that ensure audiologists are providing high-quality audiology care and provide criteria for evaluating care. Laws and rules set forth by each state for audiology licensure. Ethical codes set forth by audiology professional associations.

2.  Which of the following is a working definiton of GUIDELINES as it relates to audiology? Reccommendations for how audiologists perform work such as clinical activities. A set of principles that ensure audiologists are providing high-quality audiology care and provide criteria for evaluating care. Laws and rules set forth by each state for audiology licensure. Ethical codes set forth by audiology professional associations.

3.  What is the purpose of the Audiology Practice Standards Organization? To increase awareness of and utilization of audiology services in the United States To ensure billing, coding and reimbursement is consistent across audiology professoinals and practice settings To lobby for healthcare reform that is advantageous to audiology To develop and maintain practice standards for the profession of audiology

4.  The Audiology Practice Standards Organization has published which document? 2020 Audiology Code of Ethics Standard of Care for Patients with Hearing Loss in Skilled Nursing Facilities ANSI-72 Audiometric Calibration Standards General Patient Intake Standard

5.  Membership in the Audiology Practice Standards Organization includes which of the following? Subscription to JAAA and Audiology Today Real-time updates on the development of clinical practice standards, early registration to join standards-setting working groups, and contributing to positive and significant changes for the profession iPhone otoscope with an assortment of tips Audiogram forms with red and blue pens