After federal probe, hospital fixes accessibility problems

February 22, 2019 11:33 am

By: The Associated Press

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a Rhode Island hospital has brought seven of its offices into compliance with federal law by making them fully accessible.

The U.S. attorney for Rhode Island opened an investigation into Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket after getting a complaint from a citizen.

As a result of the investigation, Landmark “promptly and cooperatively” fixed violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act requiring accessible parking and medical equipment for people who use wheelchairs.

Landmark now has designated accessible parking spaces and accessible medical equipment, including an accessible scale and adjustable-height exam tables and transfer boards at all of its medical offices.

The federal investigation has been closed.

Landmark did not respond to a call for comment.