Common use of Access and Functional Needs Clause in Contracts

Access and Functional Needs. Population defined as those whose members may have additional response assistance needs that interfere with their ability to access or receive medical care before, during, or after a disaster or public health emergency,3 including but not limited to communication, maintaining health, independence, support and safety, and transportation. Individuals in need of additional response assistance may include children, people who live in congregate settings, older adults, pregnant and postpartum people, people with disabilities,4 people with chronic conditions, people with pharmacological dependency, people with limited access to transportation, people with limited English proficiency or non-English speakers, people with social and economic limitations, and people experiencing houselessness.5

Access and Functional Needs. Population defined as those whose members may have additional response assistance needs that interfere with their ability to access or receive medical care before, during, or after a disaster or public health emergency,3 including but not limited to communication, maintaining health, independence, support and safety, and transportation. Individuals in need of additional response assistance may include children, people who live in congregate institutional settings, older adults, pregnant and postpartum peoplewomen, people with disabilities,4 people with chronic conditions, people with pharmacological dependency, people with limited access to transportation, people with limited English proficiency or non-English speakers, people with social and economic limitations, and people individuals experiencing houselessness.5homelessness.5