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People with disabilities are often overlooked because of stigmas. Safe’N’Clear advocates for the human rights and awareness for the deaf and hard of hearing community, and not just during times of crisis. Our approach ties directly to our mission to change the face of healthcare by making sure all healthcare providers, government agencies, educational institutions, and business organizations that require mask wearing can provide access to clear and safe communications. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion as a means to make communication accessible.
Providing Oral Healthcare for Deaf Children
There is a lot of information about helping improve healthcare communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing adults; however, there is less information when treating deaf children. One of the biggest barriers that adults and children alike face is communication. Many patients …
Preparing Medical Service Providers for Treating Deaf & Hard of Hearing Patients
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, there are nearly 37.5 million adults who have reported some level of hearing loss. Among them, about 2 million individuals are deaf. By creating an inclusive environment, medical providers will be able …
Wearing Masks in the Workplace to Support Accessibility and Inclusion
When you have visual communicators such as deaf and hard-of-hearing workers in your workplace, especially in places where masks are required, using masks like The Communicator and other equipment that supports inclusion and accessibility is crucial. In fact, many of …
Tripledemic Concerns – How Can You Avoid RSV, Influenza and COVID-19 This Winter?
Just when we thought the worst of the COVID pandemic was over, experts are warning that a Tripledemic, a trio of viral threats involving respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu) and COVID, is heading our way this winter. “Masks protect …
Quick Guide: Communicating with Elderly Patients
Communication is everything in healthcare, especially when it comes to caring for the elderly. Many older adults in the United States who receive care from healthcare workers have Alzheimer’s and other age-related issues. According to numbers from the Alzheimer’s Association, …
Bundles of FUN: Improving the OR Experience for Children
The operating room environment can cause stress for patients, especially toddlers, young children, and teenagers. For pediatric patients, this environment can cause significant anxiety that remains even with the presence of parents. We present three important improvements that can decrease environmental anxiety. They are: PEDIA anesthesia balloons, The Communicator™ transparent …
