Statement of Nondiscrimination

TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION (Oct 2016)

TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS

  • Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
    • Qualified sign language interpreters
    • Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
  • Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
    • Qualified interpreters
    • Information written in other languages

If you need these services, contact John Hooton.

If you believe that TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: John Hooton, Tots’N’Teens Pediatrics, 3729 Mary Taylor Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35235, Telephone number 205-856-4440, Fax 205-856-445, [email protected] . You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, John Hooton is available to help you.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf , or by mail or phone at:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)

Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html .

SECTION 1557 OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

It is the policy of TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. § 18116) and its implementing regulations at 45 C.F.R. pt. 92, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities. Section 1557 and its implementing regulations may be examined in the office of John Hooton, Tots’N’Teens Pediatrics, 3729 Mary Taylor Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35235, Telephone 205-856-4440, Fax 205-856-4445, Email [email protected] , who has been designated to coordinate the efforts of TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS to comply with Section 1557.

Any person who believes someone has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS to retaliate against anyone who opposes discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance.

Procedure

  • Grievances must be submitted to the Section 1557 Coordinator within 60 days of the date the person filing the grievance becomes aware of the alleged discriminatory action.
  • A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it.
  • The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.
  • The Section 1557 Coordinator (or her/his designee) shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. This investigation may be informal, but it will be thorough, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint. The Section 1557 Coordinator will maintain the files and records of TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS relating to such grievances. To the extent possible, and in accordance with applicable law, the Section 1557 Coordinator will take appropriate steps to preserve the confidentiality of files and records relating to grievances and will share them only with those who have a need to know.
  • The Section 1557 Coordinator will issue a written decision on the grievance, based on a preponderance of the evidence, no later than 30 days after its filing, including a notice to the complainant of their right to pursue further administrative or legal remedies.
  • The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the Section 1557 Coordinator by writing to the Board of Directors within 15 days of receiving the Section 1557 Coordinator’s decision. The Board of Directors shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than 30 days after its filing.

The availability and use of this grievance procedure does not prevent a person from pursuing other legal or administrative remedies, including filing a complaint of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in court or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. A person can file a complaint of discrimination electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, which is available at: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf , or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201. Complaint forms are available at: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html . Such complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination.

TOTS’N’TEENS PEDIATRICS will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency are provided auxiliary aids and services or language assistance services, respectively, if needed to participate in this grievance process. Such arrangements may include, but are not limited to, providing qualified interpreters, providing taped cassettes of material for individuals with low vision, or assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings. The Section 1557 Coordinator will be responsible for such arrangements.

Sylvia M. Burwell
United States Secretary of Health and Human Service

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In Case of Emergency

In a true medical emergency, please call 911. During office hours, please call our main number 205-856-4440. After office hours, please call our answering service at 205-930-4322. One of our providers is always on call to care for your child.


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Office Hours

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

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