Johns Hopkins Agrees to $150,000 Settlement Over ADA Violations

The health system faced allegations of denying disabled patients necessary support persons during the pandemic.

Johns Hopkins Health System will pay $150,000 to disabled patients affected by visitor restrictions from October 2020 to May 2023.
The Justice Department filed a complaint alleging the health system violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by excluding support persons.
Instances cited include patients with dementia, hearing impairments, and intellectual disabilities being denied necessary assistance.
Johns Hopkins has agreed to a consent decree to update its policies, train staff on ADA compliance, and report future complaints.
The health system maintains it did not violate federal law but agreed to the settlement to focus on patient care.