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eAudiology: Using Malpractice Claim Data to Identify Risks in Audiology Practice

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1.  According to the HPSO Claims Analysis, what is the approx. average total incurred amount for a liability claim against audiologists?
  1. $53,000.00
  2. $17,000.00
  3. $73.00
  4. $124,000.00
2.  According to the HPSO Claims Analysis, which categories represented the most common patient injuries?
  1. Retention of foreign body
  2. Perforation of tympanic membrane
  3. Hearing loss
  4. All of the above
3.  During the State’s investigative process, they may request the following of licensees except:
  1. Documentation and Healthcare Records
  2. Thank you cards from patients
  3. Patient and/or audiologist interviews
  4. On-site assessment of the audiology practice
4.  Licensee rights during the disciplinary process includes:
  1. Right to legal representation
  2. Right to engage expert input
  3. Right to a hearing or administrative review
  4. All of the above
5.  Which of the following is a possible outcome of a State/Regulatory Board action?
  1. Continuing Education (CE) requirements
  2. License Suspension
  3. Fine
  4. Any combination of the above