U.S. Attorney reaches settlement for deaf hospital patient
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said it has reached a settlement with a Kansas medical facility to resolve allegations that the hospital failed to reasonably accommodate a deaf patient by not providing a sign language interpreter in violation of the ADA.
The medical facility is Prime Healthcare Services-Providence, LLC. It is located in Kansas City, Kansas.
The deaf individual had a five-day stay at a hospital and was not able to effectively communicate with the medical team.
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The medical provider has agreed to compensate the deaf individual. The U.S. Attorney’s office did not disclose the amount.
The medical provider has also agreed to make changes that include designating at least one employee as an ADA Administrator who will be on call and available 24/7 to answer questions and provide appropriate assistance regarding auxiliary aids and services including qualified interpreters.