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Webinar Transcript: Medical Professionals with Disabilities
Transcript of a webinar of experts discussing the experience of working in medicine with disabilities. Includes discussion of disparities resulting from improper equipment for diagnosis and lack of accessibility in general. Read More
Black Lung Clinics Program
The program treats coal miners with job-related coal mine dust lung disease. Read More
Incorporating Active Shooter Incident Planning into Health Care Facility Emergency Operations Plans
2014 This report was prepared by staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Division of Health System Policy, and Division of Tactical Programs, in collaboration with staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additional comments were received from staff at the Department …
Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Describes the importance of accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment in battling health disparities between able-bodied and disabled populations. Describes the standards in place and their history. Read More
Wheeled Mobility (Wheelchair) Service Delivery
Describes the wheeled mobility service delivery process for patients with complex rehabilitation needs, surveys the available literature on service delivery, and identifies issues and areas for future research. Read More
Introduction and Evidence for Early Mobility: A Protocol To Get Patients Out of Bed Faster: Facilitator Guide
Part of AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Read More
The Stoplight Mobility Alert System for safety and prevention of falls in children with physical and cognitive impairments.
Stoplight structure helps better guide the level of assistance for children with physical and cognitive impairments. Read More
Appendix C2: Mobility and Transfer Assessment Sample | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Part of the Falls Management Program. Assessment helping nurses screen for problems related to balance, gait, and transfer. Read More
“Joint HHS, HUD, and USDA Informational Bulletin: Living at Home in Rural America:Improving Accessibility for Older Adults and People with a Disability”
Comprehensive list of federal resources and programs that are aimed at addressing housing outcomes in rural America. Many are listed in this buletin, some of those are detailed below, but worth digging into further Read More
