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Oakville Beaver, 31 Mar 2016, p. 36

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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 36 40 PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS FOR A NEW TECHNOLOGY FIELD STUDY During this limited-time event, we are looking for people like you, who may be experiencing varying levels of hearing loss to evaluate the new Award-winning Inium digital circuit and an adaptation to amplification process that could be the solution to your hearing difficulties. WANTED! H EARING SCIENCES Aud iolog y and Hear i ng A id Cent re OTMH deploys real-time location system to improve security, safety and operations Halton Healthcare recently announced the new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) is now using a real-time location system (RTLS) to help improve security, safety and operational ef ciency at the local hospital. The Wi-Fi-based system, called AeroScout RTLS, has been created by Stanley Healthcare, a provider of solutions and analytics for the health-care industry. "Our vision for the new Oakville hospital is as a centre of health-care excellence that provides the highest quality of patient-centered care," Sandy Saggar, chief information of cer of Halton Healthcare, said in a media release. "Working together with general contractor EllisDon and other development partners, we identi ed cutting-edge technology -- including the AeroScout solution -- that would enable us to make this a reality at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital." The AeroScout RTLS uses the hospital's Wi-Fi network to provide real-time updates on the status and location of patients, caregivers and equipment throughout the hospital. RTLS employed for multiple uses According to OTMH, the RTLS is being used for asset management, environmental monitoring, infant protection, patient protection and staff assist support increased patient safety and ef ciency across the new hospital. · Asset Management: includes real-time tracking of a wide range of equipment, such as intravenous (IV) pumps, mobile diagnostic equipment and patient handling equipment; · Environmental Monitoring: includes 24/7 monitoring of refrigerators and freezers in the laboratory, pharmacy, blood bank and food services to ensure that materials are stored within the prescribed temperature range; · Hugs Infant Protection: refers to hospital-wide security for new-born infants to protect them against the risk of abduction; · Patient Protection: refers to individual protection for adult and pediatric patients at risk of ight; · Staff Assist: includes personal protection for staff members to enable them to call for help for themselves or others in an emergency. Stanley Healthcare's RTLS technology has been recognized as KLAS Category Leader for RTLS for ve consecutive years. "We are very pleased to have delivered this comprehensive RTLS solution to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital," Gabi Daniely, vice-president of solutions, products and marketing at Stanley Healthcare, said in the release. "The AeroScout suite of solutions has a proven track record at hundreds of hospital worldwide in increasing patient and staff safety, driving ef ciency and empowering staff to deliver excellent care." In addition to Stanley Healthcare's RTLS, OTMH has also incorporated a range of technology innovations, such as a newlydesigned emergency department to improve ef ciency and enhance infection control, and automated systems for laboratory testing and medication management. Call us today at one of our Canadian privately owned offices to see if you qualify for this Field Test. Only 40 participants can be accommodated. 1. Potential candidates will be given a FREE hearing test to determine candidacy 2. Chosen participants will be given a FREE in-office demonstration of the new Award winning Inium circuit 3. You will be offered the opportunity to evaluate this advanced hearing technology for 14 days 4. At the end of the Field Test, you have the opportunity to purchase the new technology at a reduced Field Test rate or return for a refund* Call us to participate. The Inium Digital Circuit Field Study runs April 18-27. If all 40 participants are not chosen, additional days will be added. Call your local office for details. The Inium circuit comes in 9 styles including the discreet open fit and Invisible in the ear (IIC) styles (pictured below), and 6 price levels. The in-office demonstration will be provided by a representative of the manufacturer. "I am shocked at how invisible the new aids are" Invisible-in-the canal (IIC) hearing aids are smaller than half a jelly bean and sit discreetly deep in your ear canal. The open-fit style nestles behind the top of the ear and the clear thin tube running into your ear canal is designed to disappear against your skin. Both styles offer outstanding features such as a remote control, amplification up to 10 KHz for improved music appreciation, synchronization between ears, active reduction of background noise and improved speech clarity. Annoyed by Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in your ears)? Many people have very bothersome tinnitus that seems worse at night time and may prevent a good night's sleep. Tinnitus is often a sign of high frequency hearing loss. We provide treatment options within hearing aids and as a stand-alone night time solution. If you have been exposed to high noise levels through employment or hobbies, you may qualify for fully funded hearing aids and tinnitus relief options! *Refund for the full cost of the hearing aids, minus a service/administrative fee. Hearing tests and the in office Field Test evaluation are provided free of charge for adults (55+). Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter: @OakvilleBeaver, @NewsHooked, @DavidLea6, @JuliaLeReporter, @HerbGarbutt, @PostBeaverSport and @Halton_Photog an active healthy lifestyle starts here Ip personally guarantee you will be completely satisfied with our professional service, fair pricing and outstanding technology. --Janice Cockburn, Au.D., Reg.CASLPO Doctor of Audiology BOLTON 316 Queen St. S. 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