Hospital and Health Facility Accessibility

When we need a hospital or healthcare facility, the last thing we want to think about is whether or not we'll be able to get in and around the facility. However, that is the reality for many people with disabilities. From parking, to interior circulation, to restrooms, these facilities must be made accessible under the 2010 ADA Standards, so that everyone can access them. Imagine you had broken your leg and needed an X-ray, but your wheelchair wouldn't fit in the elevator to the lab. Or say you were blind and in the hospital, but the rooms didn't have accessible signage to help you find your way to where you were supposed to be. These things can be not only a source of frustration but can cause medical danger as well.

 

Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToWebinar. Session instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason, please call Customer Support (1-866-546-1212) the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive. Students will have the ability to interact with and ask questions of the presenter directly.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. List at least 3 areas of accessibility required by the 2010 ADA Standards for hospitals and healthcare facilities.

2. Define facilities specializing and not specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility.

3. List scoping requirements for patient rooms in at least 2 types of healthcare facilities.

4. Identify parts of healthcare facilities that are publicly available, and therefore require accessibility.