title: A program to assist sensory-impaired patients.
abstract: The recent enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act challenges health care institutions to provide facilities and services to persons with a variety of disabilities. A hospital-wide Sensory Assistance Program was developed and implemented to identify and assist patients with visual, hearing, or speech impairments. Preliminary evaluation of the program indicates very positive patient and staff approval and acceptance and minimal cost outlays to the institution.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: VanCura
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dawson
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D016730:Program Development; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000451:nursing*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000451:nursing*