UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic offers curbside services; teletherapy
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UGA’s Speech and Hearing Clinic has discontinued face-to-face services. However, the clinic is supporting audiology patients through a new curbside service model, which reduces physical contact between patients and audiologists. Additionally, speech-language patients can engage with the clinic via telepractice.
“The curbside model is actually being done across the country by several audiology clinics, but we also looked into what our university, local, state, and CDC guidelines allowed when developing the model,” said Morrison. “We’re wearing masks and gloves and minimizing as much face-to-face contact as possible.”
When patients make an appointment with the clinic, they will receive a COVID-19 symptom screener either over the phone or as an email questionnaire 24 hours before their appointment. Once they arrive to Aderhold Hall’s parking lot off of East Green Street, a clinician will meet patients at their car to collect their devices. Depending on the services required, patients typically receive their devices back within 15 to 20 minutes.
To schedule a curbside appointment for audiology services with the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic or for more information about clinic services and fees, call 706-542-4598.