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CalChiro’s commitment to you is that we will do all we can to bring you updates and resources you need during this challenging time. The volume of information continuously being released regarding the COVID-19 pandemic is staggering. We don’t want to seem redundant to other information sources but have decided to err on the side of overcommunication. Special blasts will be sent when necessary and we will use this newsletter to point you towards items that we think you need to see. We have created a dedicated web-page for posting updates and resources regarding COVID-19. We will update this daily as new information becomes available. We have also increased our social media outreach on this topic.
CalChiro is also advocating with state and local officials and regulators to position chiropractors to best serve their community during this crisis. With the various Stay-at-Home directives being placed on many counties, it is important that you are aware how these affect your ability to practice. Each county has its own specific orders that must be followed. CalChiro, along with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, believes Chiropractors are essential members of the healthcare community and should be accessible to our patients for visits on a safe basis. We will be making every effort to keep an updated list on our resource page, but please check with your local county for any orders pertaining to your county. Again we are asking all Doctors of Chiropractic to evaluate patients’ need for care on a case by case basis. Please take extra precaution with high risk patients.
Due to the necessary cancellation of in-person events, this week we made our continuing education online courses free to members. We are ramping up our efforts to create new online content which we will roll out as quickly as possible.
Tomorrow, we will be reaching out to compile a database of chiropractors who are interested in volunteering to assist with potential critical care shortages. We are corresponding with government officials to educate them on all that doctors of chiropractic are qualified to do within the scope of practice. This is an excellent opportunity to show our willingness to help as well as shine the light on chiropractic education and qualifications. If you are interested in volunteering, should it be necessary, please watch for this email and get on the list immediately.
Please know that we respect the rights of our members to make clinical decisions to provide services to patients on a case by case basis. If you decide to limit/reduce office hours, we are working on possible telemedicine options to share with you to provide appropriate care to your patients, should you be interested. Let’s all be safe and supportive as we continue to forge ahead in an environment new to all of us as well as continuously evolving. Now is the time to stand together and to do so with compassion. Let us know how we can help.
Warm Regards,
Dawn Benton
CalChiro Executive Vice President, CEO
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