N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-8.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:35-8.9 - Fitting and dispensing of deep ear canal hearing aid devices

(a) A licensee may fit and dispense a deep ear canal hearing aid device that requires an impression taking technique involving instruments applied against the tympanic membrane, provided that the licensee advises the Committee, on a form provided by the Committee, of the name and address of a Board-certified ENT physician licensed in this State who has agreed to be constantly accessible through electronic communications during the impression taking process and who is available to render immediate in-person assistance when required.

(b) The licensee shall not initiate the impression taking process unless the licensee has ensured that a physician is available as required by (a) above and that the consumer has, within seven days prior to the impression taking process, received a medical evaluation from an ENT physician licensed in the State. The physician's evaluation shall determine whether a deep ear canal hearing aid device may be safely and effectively worn by the consumer and shall be documented by written medical clearance, which the licensee shall place in the consumer's patient records.

(c) The licensee shall immediately refer any consumer who develops any complications during the impression taking or fitting process to the physician identified in (a) above or to a physician selected by the consumer.

(d) The licensee shall refer the consumer, following the impression taking process, to the physician who performed the pre-impression taking evaluation or to another plenary physician licensed in the State and shall secure a written evaluation regarding the placement of the deep ear canal hearing aid device and the consumer's continuing ability to safely and effectively wear the device.

(e) The licensee shall maintain documentation of the evaluations required pursuant to subsection (b) and (d) above consistent with the provisions of 13:35-6.5(b).

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-8.9

New Rule, R.1994 d.595, effective 12/5/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 1301(b), 26 New Jersey Register 4780(b).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:35-8.8 by R.1998 d.372, effective 7/20/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 1191(a), 30 New Jersey Register 2633(a).
Former N.J.A.C. 13:35-8.9, Supervising licensee, was recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:35-8.10.