COVID-19 Resources for Chiropractors in Colorado
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IN THE CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE UPDATED
October 28, 2020
Editors Note: This article is being constantly updated as new information is made available. Please continue checking this article for updates.
In the last month, our nation and the entire world are coming to terms with the unprecedented health and business impact of Coronavirus. At the CCA, we have never been more acutely aware that many chiropractors operate as solo practitioners or small businesses who may feel more isolated than large group practitioners.
In addition to providing information updates, the CCA believes it is just as important that we serve as a bridge to remind members that our chiropractic community is strong and that we are here to help in any way we can. The CCA continues to work to stay abreast of developments and to share them with our members.
Table of Contents
The following section is a listing of the many topics covered in this article. Each listing is a link that will take you to that section when clicked. Find the section that pertains to the information you need and click the link to jump to your information directly.
Recently Updated
Gov Polis asks CDPHE to move to Level Orange on January 4, 2021
On December 30, 2020, Governor Polis asked the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to move counties that are currently in level red to level orange. This comes in light of a sustained decline for 13 days and decreased ICU beds in use. His original post states: CDPHE has...
COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions for Chiropractors
We've been receiving many questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations. Here are some of the most common questions. To find the most up-to-date information the vaccination, please visit the state's website here. The vaccine is not required at this time. Should a Chiropractor choose to get...
Update to Colorado State Dial – Level Purple – Limited Healthcare Settings Language effective December 8, 2020
[Updated 12.08.2020] - For the last 3-weeks – the CCA has been fighting to change the language that was listed in the 2nd amended Public Health Order 20-36. Today we are happy to report that because of the CCA's efforts, the language requiring a “medical, dental or veterinarian” referral has been...
Update to COVID-19 Extensions to X-Ray Certification Evaluations for Colorado
Please see announcement from the Colorado X-Ray Certification Unit below per 11.4.2020 e-mail: Radiation machines and facilities that were due for a certification evaluation, as per Section 2.5 of the Regulations, during the months of March, April, May and June of 2020 were granted a 6-month...
Colorado New State Dial Effective November 20, 2020
[Updated 11.17.2020] Recently, we learned that current language in Public Health Order 20-36 included that IF a county were to go into "Level Red - Stay at Home" - "limited healthcare settings" including chiropractic offices were to shut down. This is specific to Public Health Order...
HHS announced a NEW distribution of the Provider Relief Fund – Phase 3
As the CCA reported earlier in 2020, HHS previously made grants available to chiropractors (and many other providers, hospitals, and systems) to the tune of $50 billion, in what was called a General Distribution. These distributions, which were covered extensively in our COVID-19 article, amounted...
CDC GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19
The Colorado Chiropractic Association takes several calls a day from doctors about COVID-19 exposures in their office. The typical situation is that a patient comes in, is screened (negative) and is asymptomatic, then later tests positive. In order to give timely information to doctors who may...
Governor Polis Orders
Protect Our Neighbors Phase and Safer at Home Phase
[Update 08.05.2020]On June 1, 2020, Governor Polis signed Executive Order D2020 091, Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors – essentially extending the previous Executive Orders 044 & 079, “Safer at Home”. This order has since been extended by Executive Order D2020 123 until 30 days...
Updated 10.28.2020 – Statewide Mask Mandate
DENVER, CO - Updated 10/28/2020 Update to statewide mask mandate - Governor Jarod Polis signed Executive Order D 2020 219 - which amends and extends previous executive orders regarding the statewide mask mandate 30 days from October 11, 2020 - unless further extended. Certain counties have issued...
Public Health Orders
Gov Polis asks CDPHE to move to Level Orange on January 4, 2021
On December 30, 2020, Governor Polis asked the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to move counties that are currently in level red to level orange. This comes in light of a sustained decline for 13 days and decreased ICU beds in use. His original post states: CDPHE has...
Update to Colorado State Dial – Level Purple – Limited Healthcare Settings Language effective December 8, 2020
[Updated 12.08.2020] - For the last 3-weeks – the CCA has been fighting to change the language that was listed in the 2nd amended Public Health Order 20-36. Today we are happy to report that because of the CCA's efforts, the language requiring a “medical, dental or veterinarian” referral has been...
Colorado New State Dial Effective November 20, 2020
[Updated 11.17.2020] Recently, we learned that current language in Public Health Order 20-36 included that IF a county were to go into "Level Red - Stay at Home" - "limited healthcare settings" including chiropractic offices were to shut down. This is specific to Public Health Order...
Updated October 28, 2020 – Colorado Public Health Order 20-35
On September 20, 2020, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued Public Health Order 20-35. This order essentially updates Public Health Order 20-28. Updated 10.28.2020 - We are currently on the 4th amended PHO 20-35. Overall, Appendix G still applies and has not changed. See...
Public Health Order 20-28
PHO 28-28 & Appendix E DENVER, CO [Update 07.16.2020]Regarding Public Health Order 20-28: There is one small change in PHO 20-28 regarding the maximum number of people in your office, however the document creates confusion and holds inconsistencies throughout. We received clarification from...
Personal Protective Equipment
List of vendors on where to get PPE
Disclaimer: The Colorado Chiropractic Association has ZERO affiliation with these suppliers below and have ZERO control over pricing and availability. We are simply trying to find suppliers so you can order the supplies you need for your office. Some suppliers have limited in-house stock which is...
Financial and Business Aid
HHS announced a NEW distribution of the Provider Relief Fund – Phase 3
As the CCA reported earlier in 2020, HHS previously made grants available to chiropractors (and many other providers, hospitals, and systems) to the tune of $50 billion, in what was called a General Distribution. These distributions, which were covered extensively in our COVID-19 article, amounted...
SIGNIFICANT HELP IN CARES ACT VIA SBA FORGIVABLE LOANS – [UPDATED 7/10/2020] PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FORGIVABLE LOANS
[Updated 7/10/2020] Two important new items of note: Congress and the President extended the deadline for PPP loans to August 9, 2020. This means that if you have not previously been approved/received a PPP forgivable loan, you can still apply. We are strongly urging our doctors to take advantage...
Business and Practice Considerations
CMS Resumes Audits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Ray Foxworth: Resource ChiroHealthUSA 11.13.2020 The recent pandemic has brought many changes in healthcare, some good and some bad. One of the benefits we received was the suspension of Medicare-Fee-For-Service audits. Effective August 3, 2020, that changed. During this break from active...
Update to COVID-19 Extensions to X-Ray Certification Evaluations for Colorado
Please see announcement from the Colorado X-Ray Certification Unit below per 11.4.2020 e-mail: Radiation machines and facilities that were due for a certification evaluation, as per Section 2.5 of the Regulations, during the months of March, April, May and June of 2020 were granted a 6-month...
HIPAA REMINDER – COVID-19 FROM NCMIC
Original article here from NCMIC While social media is blowing up with so called “facts” about the Coronavirus, something that every clinician needs to remember is that following HIPAA guidelines is paramount. As an example, when an Ohio case was announced yesterday, I received a call...
CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXPIRING CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR DIPLOMATES
In the middle of times like this, we tend to let some things move to the back burner, but chiropractors may want to take a moment and review the expiration dates (or renewal dates) of your certifications and diplomates. Here is some examples: CPR Certification – In Colorado, we are required...
CDC Symptoms for COVID-19
Watch for symptoms [updated 7.16.2020] People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days...
PROVIDER RELIEF FUND PROVIDING $30 BILLION AND INCLUDES CHIROPRACTORS UNDER CARES ACT
Yet another provision of the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act) will directly impact doctors who billed Medicare in 2019. Although initial indications were this provision would focus on hospitals, the federal government has allocated $30 billion in “relief funds” that...
CDC GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19
The Colorado Chiropractic Association takes several calls a day from doctors about COVID-19 exposures in their office. The typical situation is that a patient comes in, is screened (negative) and is asymptomatic, then later tests positive. In order to give timely information to doctors who may...
Scam Warnings
CORONAVIRUS SCAMS
Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of fear and anxiety to defraud the public, including health care practitioners, during the Coronavirus pandemic. These schemes may come in the form of phishing phone calls seeking personal and financial information, or as online sales of bogus testing...
Resources and Webinars
Resources
Description Link Governor Polis Press Releases list of all press releases https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news Governor Polis Executive Orders list of all executive orders https://www.colorado.gov/governor/executive-orders CDPHE Public Health Orders (& Executive Orders) List of all public...