I/DD Providers 

Arm Yourself with Awareness: 

Feds Demand Equal Access in Healthcare during Crisis 

 

In a new bulletin, the U.S. Office for Civil Rights (OCR) warns healthcare providers to “not unlawfully discriminate against people with disabilities when making decisions about their treatment during the COVID-19 health care emergency.”

 

“Our civil rights laws protect the equal dignity of every human life from ruthless utilitarianism,” OCR Director Roger Severino said in a statement.  "Persons with disabilities. . .should not be put at the end of the line for health care during emergencies.” 

 

Separately, I/DD providers should be on high alert for hackers attempting to exploit COVID-19.  This complimentary download, Crisis Tipsheet: Staff Best Practices for IT Security, will help staff recognize malicious tactics in play during this crisis. 

 

 

MyHIPAA Guide is a comprehensive program, including consulting, designed to achieve and maintain HIPAA compliance. Further inquiries can be made via devans@myhipaaguide.com or mbermea@myhipaaguide.com. 

 

Contact:
234-281-4310

 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Sonya Summers

Member Communications Manager

Ohio Provider Resource Association

1152 Goodale Blvd.

Columbus, OH  43212

Office:  614-224-6772

Fax:  614-224-3340

The Trusted Voice for Providers Serving Ohioans with Disabilities