Protections affirmed for patients with disabilities during pandemic
Originally published July 9, 2020 by Disability Scoop
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Civil Rights (OCR) resolved a disability discrimination complaint against Tennessee after state officials revised guidelines for triaging medical care. Disability advocates say the agreement includes “key precedent-setting changes” relevant for medical professionals across the country. Tennessee is the fourth state to face OCR scrutiny during the coronavirus pandemic, following Alabama, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
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