Accessibility
at Mount Sinai Hospital The New Standards
Objectives of Presentation
Describe the context of our initiatives.
Tell you about the new Customer Service Standard as part of the AODA legislation.
Tell you what our responsibilities are.
Describe our implementation plan.
Context
Legislation is driving this. Specifically that legislation is in the form of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
The legislation builds on the strong foundation of the Ontario Human Rights Code that protects the human rights of all Ontarians.
Fits into the Mount Sinai philosophy that we have embraced as an organization. This philosophy includes
Patient and Family Centred Care
Diversity and Human Rights
Health Equity
What is AODA
Refers to Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Was passed with the goal of creating standards to improve accessibility across Ontario.
Is a law that allows the Ontario government to develop specific standards of accessibility and enforce them.
How Has AODA Impacted MSH
For a number of years, we have had a committee devoted to creating access in the hospital for persons with disabilities. (includes patients, visitors, employees, volunteers and anyone who accesses MSH)
Called Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disability
Planning Committee
Our Committee
Senior Vice-President Operations and Re-Development
Director of Rehabilitation
Director of Occupational Health and Safety
Manager Intranet Services
Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Leader
Patient Relations Facilitator
Manager of Dentistry or delegate
Director of Volunteer Services
Construction Project Coordinator
Diversity and Human Rights Advisor
Risk Manager - Ad Hoc
Manager, Telephone Communications
Director of Building Services
Manager Workforce Planning

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