New HHS OCR Settlement Highlights Importance of Accommodations for Patients Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Published: 06/04/2024
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a settlement with Englewood Ear Nose and Throat (Englewood) to ensure effective communication and access to services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Englewood provides otolaryngology services, including the medical and surgical management of problems related to the ear, nose, and throat, for adults and adolescents in New Jersey.
The settlement was the result of OCR’s inve…
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