Somerset, NJ June 1 - Oticon Pediatrics today unveiled a new program designed to assist hearing care professionals in providing optimum care for infants and toddlers newly identified with hearing loss. The national Loaner Bank Program will provide hearing instruments to children, ages birth to three years, who are in need of immediate amplification when amplification is not readily available. Typically, such delays occur when children are awaiting third-party reimbursement approval or undergoing cochlear implant evaluation."At Oticon, we believe that all children with hearing loss deserve every opportunity to achieve their full potential," said Peer Lauritsen, President of Oticon, Inc. "We recognize that when delays occur, speech and language development can be disrupted. This program is a direct response to the many dedicated hearing care professionals who share our commitment to putting the needs of children with hearing loss first."
The Loaner Bank provides hearing instruments for a three-month period to children under the age of three years while arrangements for third-party reimbursement are secured or while cochlear implant evaluation is underway. A range of Oticon hearing instruments are offered including: Safran, Sumo DM, Tego Pro, Tego, and Go Pro which are each available in Beige, Light Brown and Dark Brown colors. All hearing aids are shipped with tamper-resistant battery doors. To assist with retention and prevent against loss, a sky blue EarGear hearing aid retention device will be provided with each loaner hearing instrument order.
To utilize the Loaner Bank, hearing care professionals must have an Oticon account and complete a one-time application to participate in the program. Upon acceptance, practitioners must verify that they have completed training on Oticon fitting software and the available loaner hearing instruments. Hearing care professionals must also submit a request form for each child requesting hearing aids. There is no fee to participate in this national program.
For more information about the Oticon Pediatrics Loaner Bank Program contact Maureen Doty-Tomasula, Marketing Manager at mdd@oticonusa.com or phone: 1-888-OTI-PED1 (1-888-684-7331).
Visit www.oticonusa.com for more information or the Oticon Web Channel on Audiology Online at www.audiologyonline.com/channels/oticon.asp
