Healthcare Compliance Blog
MARCH 7, 2022
After an investigation into Colorado’s care for people with disabilities who reside in nursing homes, the Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded that the state unnecessarily segregates people with physical disabilities in nursing facilities. Discussion Points: Review your policies and procedures on discharge planning.
Bill of Health
OCTOBER 17, 2022
First, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are seeing large numbers of suits , particularly for failures in infection control. Other increasingly viable employee lawsuits are ADA disability discrimination or Title VII claims , possibly bolstered by federal government guidance from the U.S. Shield Propagation.
Health Law RX
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Thus, for example, a worker may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the ADA if he or she cannot be vaccinated or wear a face covering due to a disability. For more information on handling requests for religious exemptions from mandatory vaccination policies see our previous blog post. Notice to Employees.
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