title: Tune into safety for hearing-impaired patients.
authors.affiliation: Linda S. Smith is vice president for research at Data Design, Inc., in Horseshoe Bend, Ark. Dr. Smith is also a member of the Nursing2015 editorial board.
authors.forename: Linda S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020811:Biomedical Technology; D003144:Communication Barriers; D005260:Female; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D061214:Patient Safety