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Documenting Disability Status in Electronic Health Records

WEBApproximately 1 in 4 Americans lives with a disability, equating to approximately 67 million Americans. 1,2 The population of persons with disabilities includes a wide variety of …

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URL: https://www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/documenting-disability-status-in-electronic-health-records/

NEW! Implementation Guide on Documenting Disability Status in …

WEBHealth care organizations are required to provide high-quality, equitable health care to patients with disabilities. Identifying patients with disabilities who need …

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Healthcare Resources

WEBCenter for Public Representation (CPR): CPR uses legal strategies, advocacy, and policy to promote the integration and full community participation of people with disabilities and all …

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The National Council on Disability releases Health Equity Framework

WEBACCORDS at CU-Anschutz, School of Medicine 13199 E. Montview Blvd, Suite 300 Aurora, CO 80045. 303-724-3535 Email Megan Morris

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NIH Designates People with Disabilities as a Health Disparities

WEBOn Tuesday, September 26th, the National Institutes of Health decided to formally include people with disabilities as a population with health disparities. This …

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Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine (DAC Med) to host first

WEBParticipate in workshops, sessions, and panels about how health profession students can advocate for and support patients with disabilities. This conference will be …

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Analysis: Infrastructure Should Include Programs that Help …

WEBFrom the California Health Report: As the Biden administration expands the definition of infrastructure to include services such as broadband, it’s important to note …

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Health Affairs Disability & Health special issue released

WEBThe Health Affairs Disability & Health special issue is out! Stacked with great content, read about the barriers that physicians face when providing care to people with …

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News & Events

WEBOn Tuesday, September 26th, the National Institutes of Health decided to formally include people with disabilities as a population with health disparities.

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Pacific ADA Center releases Telehealth Fact Sheet

WEBThe Pacific ADA Center released its Telehealth and Federal Disability Laws Fact Sheet which provides resources to achieve effective communication for people with …

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Completed Projects

WEBACCORDS at CU-Anschutz, School of Medicine 13199 E. Montview Blvd, Suite 300 Aurora, CO 80045. 303-724-3535 Email Megan Morris

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Equitable Health Care: Setting the Record Straight

WEBACCORDS at CU-Anschutz, School of Medicine 13199 E. Montview Blvd, Suite 300 Aurora, CO 80045. 303-724-3535 Email Megan Morris

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RESEARCH PRIORITIES TO ADVANCE DISABILITY EQUITY IN …

WEBWe engaged a broad range of stakeholders to identify: 1. Critical research prioritiesto improve healthcare for PWD. 2. Outcomesthat should be prioritized in disability equity …

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH DISABILITES IN …

WEBAllow patient to remain in personal clothing 6. Alternative placement for ID band (e.g., around ankle over sock) 7. Gender preference for health care provider 8. Minimal …

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Documentation Workgroup

WEBThe Documentation workgroup seeks to develop standards for documentation of patients’ disability status in Electronic Health Records and then use of the information to inform …

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