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description: We do our best to accommodate your needs during your IME and provide you with a safe environment. What to expect from your independent medical evaluation.
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Medical Examination Process for Claimants & Examinees
# Experience the most convenient examination process with NYRC
## Your Well-Being Is Our Focus
We’re here to make sure that your assessments are completed in a professional, safe, and accessible environment.
If you have an upcoming assessment at one of our facilities, here are the things you should know:
All of NYRC’s facilities:
- Are wheelchair accessible, including wheelchair accessible washrooms, entrances, and parking;
- Have elevator access, AED machines, and First Aid Kits with certified staff able to administer first aid and CPR in the event of an emergency; and
- Have convenient parking options and are located near a variety of public transit options.
Our goal is to make the assessment process as easy and pleasant an experience for you as possible. Over our 30-year history, CARF accreditation, and feedback from people like you we have made our facilities and processes the best in the business.
Understand your rights: [Rights of the Person Served](https://www.nyrc.ca/hubfs/RIGHTS%20OF%20THE%20PERSON%20SERVED%202023.pdf).
## COVID-19 Safety
- NYRC provides social-distancing-friendly waiting rooms, hand sanitizing stations throughout our facilities, and designated hand washing stations.
- NYRC provides gloves, masks and other applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) to you upon arrival if needed
- For more information on our COVID-19 safety protocols see our [**COVID-19 Safety Plan.**](https://www.nyrc.ca/hubfs/COVID%2019%20-%20Safety%20Plan%20-%202020.pdf?hsLang=en)
## IME Accomodation Services
- Automated appointment reminders
- Transportation coordination services to and from our assessments
- Hotel and other accommodations when necessary
- Interpretations and translation services
- Continuous improvement of examinee experience through exit survey and review
- Examinee IME appointment scheduling support
- Virtual IME services available when and where appropriate
## How to prepare for your Medical Assessment
- We kindly request that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the appointed examination time and bring a valid government issued photo ID for proper registration and documentation.
- All minors must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.
- NYRC is an independent third party and does not act on behalf of insurers, lawyers, or any other referral sources.
- All of your information is protected and secure. It will only be shared with the assessor you are seeing and the referral source.
## **CARF Accredited**
NYRC is a **CARF** accredited facility in Independent Evaluation Services for Adults and Independent Evaluation Services for Children and Adolescents.
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## Do you need someone to talk to?
We're listening. Reach out today with your questions regarding our examination process and IME. We look forward to hearing from you.
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