Purpose
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) are federal laws that require employers with 15 or more employees to not discriminate against applicants and individuals with disabilities and, when needed, to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job, with or without reasonable accommodations, so that they may perform the essential job duties of the position.
It is the policy of HAROLD E. BEAM, M.D. to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Procedures
When an individual with a disability requests accommodation and can be reasonably accommodated without creating an undue hardship or causing a direct threat to workplace safety, he or she will be given the same consideration for employment as any other applicant. Applicants who pose a direct threat to the health, safety and well-being of themselves or others in the workplace when the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation will not be hired.
HAROLD E. BEAM, M.D. will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to HAROLD E. BEAM, M.D.. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.
All employees are required to comply with the company’s safety standards. Current employees who pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace will be placed on leave until an organizational decision has been made in regard to the employee’s immediate employment situation.
Individuals who are currently using illegal drugs are excluded from coverage under the company ADA policy.
The HR department is responsible for implementing this policy, including the resolution of reasonable accommodation, safety/direct threat and undue hardship issues.
Terms Used in This Policy
As used in this ADA policy, the following terms have the indicated meaning:
- Disability: A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of the individual, a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.
- Major life activities: Term includes caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating and working.
- Major bodily functions: Term includes physical or mental impairment such as any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement or anatomical loss affecting one or more body systems, such as neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory (including speech organs), cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, immune, circulatory, hemic, lymphatic, skin and endocrine. Also covered are any mental or psychological disorders, such as intellectual disability (formerly termed “mental retardation”), organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness and specific learning disabilities.
- Substantially limiting: In accordance with the ADAAA final regulations, the determination of whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity requires an individualized assessment, and an impairment that is episodic or in remission may also meet the definition of disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active. Some examples of these types of impairments may include epilepsy, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. An impairment, such as cancer that is in remission but that may possibly return in a substantially limiting form, is also considered a disability under EEOC final ADAAA regulations.
- Direct threat: A significant risk to the health, safety or well-being of individuals with disabilities or others when this risk cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
- Qualified individual: An individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires.
- Reasonable accommodation: Includes any changes to the work environment and may include making existing facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, job restructuring, part-time or modified work schedules, telecommuting, reassignment to a vacant position, acquisition or modification of equipment or devices, appropriate adjustment or modifications of examinations, training materials or policies, the provision of qualified readers or interpreters, and other similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- Undue hardship: An action requiring significant difficulty or expense by the employer. In determining whether an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on a covered entity, factors to be considered include:
- The nature and cost of the accommodation.
- The overall financial resources of the facility or facilities involved in the provision of the reasonable accommodation, the number of persons employed at such facility, the effect on expenses and resources, or the impact of such accommodation on the operation of the facility.
- The overall financial resources of the employer; the size, number, type and location of facilities.
- The type of operations of the company, including the composition, structure and functions of the workforce; administrative or fiscal relationship of the particular facility involved in making the accommodation to the employer.
- Essential functions of the job: Term refers to those job activities that are determined by the employer to be essential or core to performing the job; these functions cannot be modified.
The examples provided in the above terms are not meant to be all-inclusive and should not be construed as such. They are not the only conditions that are considered to be disabilities, impairments or reasonable accommodations covered by the ADA/ADAAA policy.
Privacy Policy for Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery
Effective Date: February 5, 2025
Last Updated: February 5, 2025
At Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, your rights regarding your data, and how to exercise them. By using our website and providing your phone number, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Collection
We collect the following personal information when you submit your details on our website:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number.
- Website Interactions: Information about your activity on our site (e.g., pages visited).
2. Data Usage
The information we collect is used for:
- Communication: Sending SMS messages related to appointments, inquiries, or services you requested.
- Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries or requests.
- Service Updates: Providing notifications about changes or updates to services.
Your phone number and SMS consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
3. Data Protection
We implement the following measures to protect your personal information:
- Secure storage of all data on encrypted servers.
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.
- Routine monitoring for vulnerabilities and potential security threats.
4. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal data we have collected.
- Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal data from our records.
- Modify Information: Update or correct inaccurate data.
- Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for receiving SMS communications (see Section 6 for details).
To exercise these rights, contact us at (860) 659-9990.
5. Opt-In and Opt-Out for SMS Communications
Opt-In: By submitting your phone number, you consent to receive SMS communications related to appointments, updates, and other relevant information.
Opt-Out: To stop receiving SMS messages, reply “STOP” to any message you receive. You may also contact us directly to opt-out.
6. Types of SMS Communications
If you provide consent, you may receive SMS communications such as:
- Appointment Reminders: Notifications about scheduled appointments.
- Service Updates: Information regarding inquiries or cases you have submitted.
Message frequency may vary, and standard message and data rates may apply.
7. Standard Messaging Disclosures
To opt-out of SMS messages, reply “STOP” to any message.
For further assistance, reply “HELP” to any message or contact us at (860) 659-9990.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or SMS, or by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.
9. Accessibility
This Privacy Policy is prominently displayed on our website for easy access. If you have difficulty accessing this policy, please contact us for assistance.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Phone: (860) 659-9990
Terms and Conditions for SMS Communications
Terms and Conditions for SMS Communications
Effective Date: February 5, 2025
Last Updated: February 5, 2025
By providing your phone number and consent to receive SMS communications from Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These terms outline how we use your phone number, the types of communications you can expect, and how to manage your preferences.
1. Consent for SMS Communications
By submitting your phone number on our website, you consent to receive SMS communications from Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery. Your phone number and consent will never be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. SMS messages will be used solely for communication related to services you have requested.
2. Types of SMS Communications
Once you provide consent, you may receive SMS messages including:
- Customers and Guests: Updates on appointments, service-related inquiries, or relevant information regarding your interactions with us.
- Job Applicants: Notifications about the status of your application or related updates.
- Reminders: Alerts regarding scheduled appointments or follow-ups.
We do not send promotional or marketing messages unless explicitly requested by you.
3. Standard Messaging Disclosures
To opt-out of receiving SMS messages, reply with the word “STOP” to any message you receive. You will no longer receive SMS communications unless you provide consent again.
- Message Frequency: The number of messages you receive may vary depending on your requests or activity but will typically range between [0-2] messages per day.
- Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier and plan.
4. Example Messages
Below are examples of the types of SMS messages you may receive:
- Appointment Reminder: “Your appointment with Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery is scheduled for [Date/Time]. Reply STOP to opt-out, message frequency may vary, text HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply.”
- Service Update: “Thank you for scheduling your appointment. Reply STOP to opt-out, message frequency may vary, text HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply.”
- Job Application Update: “Your application status has been updated. Visit [URL] for details. Reply STOP to opt-out, text HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply.”
5. Managing Your Preferences
- Opt-Out: To stop receiving SMS communications at any time, reply “STOP” to any message. You will receive a confirmation of your opt-out request, and no further messages will be sent unless you provide consent again.
- Re-Subscribe: If you wish to receive SMS messages again, please contact us to update your preferences.
6. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding SMS communications, please contact us:
Website: https://www.doctorbeam.com/
Phone: (860) 659-9990
7. Updates to Terms and Conditions
These terms may be updated periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via SMS or on our website. Please review these terms regularly to stay informed about how your information is used.
By consenting to receive SMS communications, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions. Thank you for choosingHarold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery!
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