The “Broken Ear”
The “Broken Ear” is a national symbol that is used to publicly represent deafness and/or services for the deaf and hard of hearing. When this symbol is displayed within a hospital setting, it denotes the presence of a deaf or hard-of-hearing patient.
The “Broken Ear”
This symbol should be displayed or attached on the following:
Admission form
Patient identification bracelet
Cover of the patient's chart
All pertinent written and electronic medical records and information
Intercom button at the nurse's station denoting the patient's room
Head or foot of the patient's bed, with the patient's permission
Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, when entering into medical situations, are always appreciative of medical personnel who can communicate in sign language. If you are considering a position in the medical field, it would be extremely advantageous to take a sign language course.
The medical world is working to bring about many changes and improvements for the health and care of our future populations. Nonetheless, the Rubella Bulge population will be getting older and will have their share of medical issues with increasing age. The medical community will find itself in need of more personnel with knowledge of sign language.
Hospitals and medical facilities eagerly hire staff who have knowledge or experience with sign language. Today, hospitals, physicians'offices, clinics, and all medical facilities must comply with ADA mandates, making sign language a sought-after skill.
