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The Role of Digital Kiosks in Healthcare: Ensuring ADA Compliance for Equal Access and Inclusion

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Karla Guarino, Technical Sales Consultant at Kiosk Innovations, Inc. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is essential in guaranteeing equal access and inclusion for all patients. Meeting ADA compliance requirements goes beyond legal obligations.

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Corporate Compliance Training: Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

MedTrainer

Corporate compliance training helps healthcare organizations balance the need to provide top-notch care with adhering to a plethora of regulations. What Is Corporate Compliance Training? What Is the Difference Between Corporate Compliance Training and Regulatory Compliance Training?

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A Patient’s Right to Masked Health Care Providers

Bill of Health

The Legal Right to Masked Health Care Providers Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) bar covered health care facilities and providers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the provision of benefits and services.

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Reasons, Rewards, and Tips for a More Accessible and Inclusive Web

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ben Cash, Founding Partner and CEO at Reason One The end of September marks International Week of the Deaf, followed soon after by Blind Americans Equality Day. This is due to prior ADA compliance shortfalls. Both are reminders of the need to make online resources accessible to all.

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The New Year Brings New Laws for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

Hall Render

Although the PWFA was modeled on the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), there are some subtle but important differences. Under both the ADA and PWFA, a “qualified” employee/applicant is one who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job.

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New Department of Labor Opinion Letter: Employees May Use FMLA Leave for Reduced Work Hours

Hall Render

The Interplay Between FMLA and ADA The inquirer had suggested that an employee’s need to limit their workday to an eight hour day may be better suited as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).

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Weekly Roundup – August 12, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Ensuring ADA Compliance and Inclusiveness With Digital Kiosks. Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Achieving Interoperability One Practical Byte at a Time.

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