ACAud inc. HAASA has launched its first comprehensive Best Practice Handbook which it says is a practical resource to support hearing care clinicians at every stage of their professional journey.
The Australian College of Audiology incorporating HAASA (ACAud inc. HAASA) developed and published the 96-page ACAud inc. HAASA BEST PRACTICE HANDBOOK FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE.
Executive officer, Marguerite Rushworth said that while the online resource is mainly for clinicians and students, it is free and open access to everyone.
“It was developed in response to the need for a contemporary, evidence-informed resource that supports excellence in hearing healthcare,” she told HPA.
“ACAud recognised the value of providing a practical reference that promotes consistency in clinical practice and supports lifelong learning across the profession.
“The handbook has been developed for audiometrists, audiologists and students embarking on a career in hearing healthcare. It has been designed as a practical resource to support clinicians at every stage of their professional journey.”
The book is currently available online, ensuring it is easily accessible and can be updated as new evidence and best practice emerge, she said.
“ACAud has made the handbook freely available to the profession because we believe best practice should be shared for the benefit of clinicians and, ultimately, the people they care for,” Rushworth said.
“The handbook has been designed as a living resource that will be reviewed and updated as new evidence, technologies and clinical standards evolve.
“The launch of the ACAud Best Practice Handbook represents an important step in supporting a unified, evidence-informed hearing health profession.
“By making it freely available, ACAud hopes to encourage consistency in clinical practice, support students and experienced clinicians alike, and contribute to continual improvement in hearing healthcare across Australia.”
Rushworth added: “We hope this is just the beginning, with the handbook continuing to grow and evolve alongside the profession.”
Collaborative effort
ACAud said the handbook represented an enormous collaborative effort to support excellence in hearing healthcare and provide a practical resource for clinicians across Australia.
Townsville audiologist Henriette Lategan, an audiology joint venture partner at Specsavers, was a major contributor.
“A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Henriette Lategan whose dedication, expertise and countless hours of work were instrumental in bringing this handbook to life,” ACAud said.
“Henriette’s commitment to this project has been truly exceptional, and we are incredibly grateful for the knowledge, passion and leadership she has contributed throughout its development.”
ACAud also thanked the industry partners and organisations who it said provided valuable input and support during the project:
- Specsavers
- Sonova
- Amplifon
- Interacoustics
- The British Society of Audiology
- New Zealand audiology clinician Anthony McGeough, sales director at Natus Hearing & Balance, Australia and New Zealand.
“Collaboration across our profession helps strengthen the quality of care we provide, and we appreciate everyone who contributed to this important initiative,” ACAud said.
Download the ACAud inc. HAASA BEST PRACTICE HANDBOOK FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE.
