SCOPE OF SERVICE
AssessMed completes assessments in the medical, psychological and vocational realms with specific focus on impairments related to activities of daily living, ability to work or carry on a normal life (including Catastrophic assessments).
AssessMed does not assess medically unstable or ventilated individuals.
Settings:
Assessments occur in our designated medical offices, in the examinees home or workplace.
Days of Service:
Typically provided during normal business hours, Monday to Friday however special accommodations for evening and weekend assessments are made upon request.
Age:
AssessMed evaluates children, adolescents and adults.
Participation Restrictions:
Viruses, Bacterial infections and Flu-like infections: All individuals must be symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours prior to attending for an assessment.
Behavioural Status:
Any identified or disclosed behavioural issues noted on the day of the assessment will be assessed by the Assessors and a determination made to whether or not to proceed with the assessment. Abusive behaviour will not be acceptable.
Cultural Needs:
AssessMed will accommodate all cultural needs without discrimination or hesitation.
Service delivery:
Employees and Examinee’s have a right to:
- Safe, considerate, respectful service given by competent personnel at all times and under all circumstances, with recognition of personal dignity.
- Remain disrobed no longer than is required for accomplishing a medical purpose.
- Freedom from humiliation, abuse, neglect, or harassment.
- Freedom from restraint or seclusion.
- Wear appropriate personal clothing and religious or other symbolic items.
- Freedom from discrimination based on religion, race, colour, and sex.
- Freedom from financial or other exploitation.