[humanser] Question regarding paperwork

Thu Jul 7 01:55:58 UTC 2016

"Eventually all systems will need to become compliant as the federal
government is working to make all electronic medical records or EMR to be
assessable to all patients."

Really? Which  legislation is underway to make this happen?
The federal government doesn't seem to be enforcing accessibility laws and 
its agencies don't follow section 508 guidelines.
If they do not make their own websites and forms accessible, I question 
whether they will make EMR accessible.

As a patient, I see more barriers such as those self check in kiosks which 
are touch screens. I have someone come with me to the appointment and they 
enter in my data if needed or we just check in at the counter if there is 
one. but at the cvs clinic, there is only the touch screen where you sign 
in.

Will it be another 20 years for EMR accessibility?
Do give more details if there is progress in this regard. So far, I've not 
heard of much definitative. I read nfb news and press releases as they come 
out.
So, if nfb is working on this, I'd like to see what updates there is.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: JD Townsend via Humanser
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 6:21 PM
To: humanser at nfbnet.org
Cc: JD Townsend
Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork

Paperwork access is one of the issues this Division is working on.
Eventually all systems will need to become compliant as the federal
government is working to make all electronic medical records or EMR to be
assessable to all patients.  Sadly this is not yet the case.

Of course a reasonable accomidation would be to scan printed paperwork into
the electronic record, but an employer may be reluctant to grant that prior
to hiring you.  A volunteer could be hired to do this job following all
confidentiality requirements of the agency.

If JAWS can read the screens and controls then a friendly person from or
contracted from your state's Blind Services would, in most circumstances,
have the EMR speaking and brailling out for you in pretty quick order.  A
Blind Services case manager ought to be glad to provide this service as it
will mean your employability.  Remember they can close your case as a big
successs once you start getting paid.

I work at a large hospital and am having success with their very odd EMR
after work from such a screen reader app writer.

The trick is to get the job first, then worry about the ways and means.  An
answer who asks about paperwork to me gets the answer:  "I don't like
paperwork, but I don't like the feeling of it getting behind.  I did this in
my university work and at my other places of employment and I am sure I will
not let you down."  I have not yet met a manager or supervisor who cared
about my techniques.  My current supervisor just asked me if I dictate my
notes, something I've never done, and I've worked there for over 15 years.

Best of luck.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Rebecca Arrowood via Humanser
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 12:58 PM
To: humanser at nfbnet.org
Cc: Rebecca Arrowood
Subject: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork

Hi all,

I just graduated with my MSE in Counseling and I am an LPC-IT NCC.  Anyway,
I had a job lined up but it did not work out.

I am wondering how everyone does paperwork for their job specifically
pertaining to client intakes, progress notes, treatment plans, when JAWS
does not work with the companies software program.  I asked my previous
employer about completing my notes in word and having someone data enter the
information into their system but they said they did not have the man power
for that.

I am looking for any and all advice to figuring put how to complete
paperwork if my screen reader does not work with the companies program for
future employment.  Likewise, I am new to this field so anyone who has been
working as a counselor for a while please feel free to share with me any
tips you have as to how to meet job requirements as a counselor who is
blind/visually impaired.

Thanks,

Rebecca Arrowood
E-mail: rmarrowood12 at me.com
Phone: 1-920-841-2808
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. "
Helen Keller

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