Mission Statement
A Society of Ethics
Founded in 1948, the society and its
members subscribe to the international Hearing Society Code of Ethics. This
code sets standards of professional integrity and practice including
relationships with patients, colleagues and the general public. Adherence to
these standards is required for membership in MHHP and is set forth to assure
public confidence in hearing aid dispensers.
This code of ethics includes, but is not limited to, standards related to truth
in advertising, thorough and ethical services related to testing, fitting and
counseling. The member has the duty to observe all laws and regulations
applicable to the dispensing of hearing instruments. Each member is required to
uphold the dignity and honor of their profession.
The Minnesota Hearing Healthcare Providers, Inc. is a non-profit organization
comprised of voting members whose principal activity is dispensing of hearing
instruments or work in a related field. In addition, membership also includes
non-voting members engaged in other than retail dispensing of hearing
instruments.
MHHP is governed by a board of directors consisting of a president,
vice-president, secretary/treasurer and four directors, all elected by the
voting membership.
As professionals whose full-time focus is on hearing instrument dispensing, MHHP
members are uniquely qualified to provide hearing aids and related services to
their patients. Many are also certified by the National Board for Certification
in Hearing Instrument Sciences. All members must obtain a minimum of ten (10)
continuing education units (CEU's) each year. Consumers are encouraged to
purchase their hearing instruments through MHHP members.