The shortage of audiologists is a growing challenge for ENT practices, leading to increased wait times and limited access to hearing healthcare. This session will explore innovative, team-based staffing models that incorporate audiology assistants, hearing instrument specialists and emerging technology to optimize patient care. By strategically delegating tasks, leveraging new tools and redefining workflows, ENT administrators can ease the burden on audiologists while improving efficiency and patient access. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify and implement alternative staffing models that incorporate audiology assistants and hearing instrument specialists to improve workflow efficiency. 2. Evaluate and integrate emerging technology to enhance patient care, streamline operations and reduce the burden on audiologists. 3. Develop strategies for optimizing patient scheduling and task delegation to increase access to hearing healthcare and reduce appointment wait times. Join us to discover alternative methods of audiology staffing that will streamline operations, enhance patient outcomes and ensure sustainable growth for your practice.