Governor Evers just release a new executive order requiring a shelter in place type format. It is called "safer at home." We will have more information in the afternoon release, but felt it was imperative to get the primary information and rules related to your chiropractic office out as quickly as possible.
Basically, Chiropractic offices will be exempt from the order and may remain open to treat patients.
The primary questions and answers are below:
Q: Can my office remain OPEN to treat patients:
A: YES. All Chiropractic offices can remain open. Chiropractic is specifically named in the exemption.
Q: Can I still perform massage therapy in my office?
A: Yes. Massage therapist as also exempt from the order and thus those services can be provided in your office.
Q: Do I need to change my hours of operation?
A: No. You may maintain your current hours of operation.
Healthcare and Public Health Operations.
For purposes of this Order, individuals may leave their residence to work for or obtain services at any Healthcare and Public Health Operations.
Healthcare and Public Health Operations includes, but is not limited to: hospitals; medical facilities; clinics; ambulatory surgery centers for response to urgent health issues or related COVID-19 activities; manufacturers, technicians, logistics, and warehouse operators and distributors of medical equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), medical gases, pharmaceuticals, blood and blood products, vaccines, testing materials, laboratory supplies, cleaning, sanitizing disinfecting or sterilization supplies, and tissue and paper towel products; dental offices; pharmacies; public health entities, including those that
compile, model, analyze, and communicate public health information; pharmaceutical, pharmacy, medical device and equipment, and biotechnology companies (including operations, research and development, manufacture, and supply chain); healthcare information technology companies; organizations collecting blood, platelets, plasma, and other necessary materials; obstetricians, gynecologists, and midwife practices; eye care centers, including those that sell glasses and contact lenses; home health agencies and providers; mental health and substance abuse providers; detoxification and alcohol or drug treatment programs and facilities; syringe access programs, and naloxone distribution programs; other healthcare facilities and suppliers and providers of any related or any ancillary healthcare services; entities that transport and dispose of medical materials and remains; personal care agencies; hospices; allied health providers; acupuncturists; massage therapists;
chiropractors
; and adult family homes.
Healthcare and Public Health Operations shall be broadly construed to avoid any impediments to the delivery of healthcare, broadly defined
. Healthcare and Public Health Operations does not include fitness and exercise gyms, hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, day spas, electrolysis providers, tattoo parlors, body art establishments, tanning facilities, and similar facilities.
DEFINITIONS
11. Essential Activities.
Individuals may leave their home or residence to
perform any of the following:
a. Health and safety.
To engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members, including pets, such as, by way of example only and without limitation, obtaining medical supplies or medication, seeking emergency services, or visiting a health care or behavior health care professional. Individuals should rely on telehealth options whenever feasible.
