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Non-Discrimination & Accommodation 

The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness Does Not Discriminate

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The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate or exclude people or treat patients differently on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, marital status, disability, citizenship, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics) or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its course, services, and programs. In furtherance of this commitment, The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness offers accommodations in an accessible manner to individuals with disabilities. The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness makes modifications as are necessary to ensure that the place and manner in which the accommodations are given are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness also provides appropriate auxiliary aids and services for persons with impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills, unless doing so would fundamentally alter the course or would result in an undue burden.

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The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness:

  • Provides free accommodations and tools to patients with disabilities to receive services and communicate effectively with us, including, but not limited to:

    • Qualified sign language interpreters

    • Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)

 

If you need these services, contact the Patient Rights Coordinator 201-275-1277 or email: thelotuspathpsychiatry@gmail.com.

If you believe that The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), you can file a grievance by: 

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  • Calling us at 201-275-1277

  • Written electronic communication can be directed to The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness Privacy Officer, at thelotuspathpsychiatry@gmail.com

 

You can file a grievance by mail, fax or email. If you need help filing a grievance, Dr. Khushbu Joshi 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, available by calling 1-800-368-1019, 1-800-537-7697 (TDD) or by mail at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201. Or you can file electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf

You may also file a complaint at www.ada.gov

Complaint forms: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.​​​

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