Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 276 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF HEARING AID DEALERS AND DISPENSERS
Chapter 276-5 - PROCEDURES, EQUIPMENT, CALIBRATIONS AND RECORDS
Rule 276-5-.04 - Records

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 276-5-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Records required. Required records include results of all hearing tests given, copies of medical information and waivers provided voluntarily, bills of sale, and equipment calibration reports. Test results must include the date of test and the name and license or permit number of the tester. Tests conducted under the supervision of a physician, state licensed audiologist, or masters degree audiologist may be accepted, at the discretion of the dealership, but the records of tests must be part of the dealers records and must show the date of test, name of tester, and the name of the supervising physician or audiologist.

(2) Record retention. The dealer shall (upon the consummation of a sale of a hearing aid) keep and maintain records in his or her office or place of businesses at all times and maintained for a period of six years each records listed below:

(a) the original of all equipment calibration reports, tests, bills of sale, and related documentation for all fittings made or recommended by all dispensers (apprentices) and trainees working within the dealership.

(b) Records of outside tests, records of tests made by a physician, state licensed audiologist, or masters degree audiologist, who have not entered into a satisfactory relationship with the dealer, where a hearing aid selection is made. It is the responsibility of the dispenser to insure that all tests required by the Board rules have been conducted and used in the selection process.

(c) In complying with the Board regulation on Records, licensees are required to maintain evidence that they have met all of the regulations embodied in section 801.421 of the Department of H.E.W.; FDA, regulations on Hearing Aid Devices.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-20-6, 43-20-7.

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