OCR Reaches Resolution Agreement with N.D. University
The university agreed to take several steps to correct the violations discovered by the Office for Civil Rights.
The university agreed to take several steps to correct the violations discovered by the Office for Civil Rights.
The government’s stance counters claims made in court by the university’s lawyers.
The district was found to have violated Title IX by discriminating against a transgender student.
The school voluntarily resolved the investigation before OCR had completed its review.
Today’s round up summarizes news stories from hospitals this week.
The settlement ends the controversy that followed the airing of a patient’s death on national television.
The money would give the Office for Civil Rights more resources to handle investigations of sexual assault and Title IX violations.
The fines were levied on a business associate and a research institute rather than on hospitals.
The orders can be difficult to create and enforce while respecting student rights.
The settlement centered around a Security Rule within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.