| Subject: | Regulations Related to Service Animals In Hospitals |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Fri, 28 Mar 2008 - 06:00 am |
| Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and organizations that serve the public must allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals into all areas of the facility where customers are normally allowed to go. This federal law applies to all businesses open to the public, including hospitals and medical offices. Both The Joint Commission (TJC) and The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have regulations that address service animals in hospitals:TJC Standard... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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