Coronavirus (COVID-19) Risk Resources
As new information emerges, ChiroPreferred encourages all healthcare providers to remain vigilant regarding new developments and established best practices for infection prevention and control, particularly in relation to patient assessment and triage, infectious disease precautions, hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, and environmental cleaning and disinfection.
A number of resources from authoritative organizations provide detailed information for healthcare organizations and professionals:
Chiropractic offices face challenges in determining how to best serve patients and maintain safety. Although many practices are postponing appointments and procedures, they are still providing onsite care for patients who have emergencies. To help protect the health and well-being of patients and chiropractors/staff, ChiroPreferred has developed a form titled Patient Advisory and Acknowledgment Regarding Receiving Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic. To download an editable PDF of the form, select a version below:
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Healthcare Supply of Personal Protective Equipment
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for Healthcare Professionals
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Interim Guidance for Healthcare Facilities
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Health Care Providers Fact Sheet
Infection Control: Isolation Precautions
Sequence for Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Steps Healthcare Facilities Can Take Now to Prepare for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
Coronavirus Waivers & Flexibilities
Information for Healthcare Facilities Concerning 2019 Novel Coronavirus Illness (2019-nCoV)
Prioritization of Survey Activities
Quality, Safety, & Oversight — General Information: Coronavirus
Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
CHIROPRACTIC ECONOMICS
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CORONAVIRUS.GOV
THE CENTER FOR HEALTH DESIGN
COVID-19 Resources for Healthcare Facilities and Designers
COVID-19 HEALTH LITERACY PROJECT
INFECTIOUS DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA
INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH METRICS AND EVALUATION
THE JOINT COMMISSION
THE LEAPFROG GROUP
COVID-19 Informational Video Series
MEDICAID.GOV
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Coronaviruses (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
ORGANIZATION FOR SAFETY, ASEPSIS AND PREVENTION
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Toolkit
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF TRAUMATIC STRESS
Coronavirus and Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks Response
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
COVID-19: 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease
Disclosures for Emergency Preparedness — A Decision Tool: Overview
Emergency Situations: Preparedness, Planning, and Response
HHS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates
Office of Inspector General COVID-19 Portal
Waiver or Modification of Requirements Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
WORLD FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Training: Online Training
If you have specific clinical or risk management questions, please contact your ChiroPreferred Patient Safety & Risk Consultant at 833.4CHIROS
