Definition:
A basic indication of whether the client has permanent hearing loss that interferes with his/her daily functioning and may need to be taken into consideration during treatment.
Guide for Use:
Individuals with hearing impairment are those who are unable to function without the use of hearing aids or those who are still not able to function with hearing aids.
This data is collected at the initiation of treatment services.
| Permissible Values |
|---|
| Yes |
| No |
| Unknown |
Context:
Used to observe, monitor and report the current prevalence of issue/special needs within the substance abuse and problem gambling client treatment population. Used to identify, determine, evaluate and eliminate barriers to substance use and/or problem gambling treatment services and to provide for planning and delivery of treatment services specifically for the client with special needs and non-specifically for the special needs population across the province.
