United States of America v. Washington Hospital Center - Settlement Agreement

VI. TRAINING

A. Training Participants.

The ADA Consultant, in consultation with the ADA Officer, shall establish a training program for all employees involved in direct patient assistance on the policies identified in Section V above, on disability awareness, and on providing equal access to medical services for patients with disabilities, including, among other things, the particular needs and concerns of patients with mobility impairments (“disability training”). Employees involved in direct patient assistance include, but are not limited to: doctors, nurses, nurses aides, admissions staff, receptionists in outpatient facilities, and patient services assistants (orderlies). Doctors and nurse practitioners who practice at WHC but who are not employees of WHC shall also receive training in accordance with this paragraph. It is anticipated that the training program may vary for different categories of employees.

B. Training Schedule.

Disability training shall occur as soon as practicable, but no later than one year after the date the policies are approved pursuant to Paragraph V.B. above. Disability training may be offered in conjunction with other training provided by WHC. Thereafter, training for newly-hired employees involved in direct patient assistance shall occur within 3 months of hire. Disability training shall be repeated for existing employees periodically, as appropriate.

C. Selection of Trainer and Curriculum.

The ADA Consultant shall, in consultation with the Advisory Resource Group, select the trainer(s) (if used) and develop the training curriculum. Within 60 days after the policies identified in Section V above are approved, WHC shall develop and submit the training curriculum to DOJ for approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Within 30 days of receiving the training curriculum, DOJ shall approve it or recommend revisions. If the parties cannot agree on the curriculum, they shall follow the procedure set out in Paragraph VIII.D. below.