Department of Homeland Security Identifies Chiropractors as Essential Service Providers
CalChiro
Sacramento, Calif. – April 1, 2020 - The
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released
an advisory
memorandum authored by Christopher C. Krebs, director of
Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency (CISA) on March 28 stating Doctors of Chiropractic are
part of the essential critical infrastructure workforce.
The memo states “CISA has developed, in collaboration with other
federal agencies, State and local governments, and the private
sector, an “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory
list. This list is intended to help State, local, tribal and
territorial officials as they work to protect their communities,
while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health
and safety, as well as economic and national security. Decisions
informed by this list should also take into consideration
additional public health considerations based on the specific
COVID-19-related concerns of particular jurisdictions.”
The advisory list identifies workers in industries ranging from
healthcare, law enforcement, technology, food and agriculture,
transportation, energy, water and public works “who conduct a
range of operations and services that are typically essential to
continued critical infrastructure viability.” Click
HERE to view the CISA infographic on essential
critical infrastructure workers.
“California chiropractors are essential! The statement by the DHS
has validated CalChiro’s stance that we are an extremely valuable
asset to the healthcare infrastructure. Chiropractors are
providing essential services to patients limiting the strain on
the urgent and emergency care systems. We are honored to provide
services for all Californians as we navigate through this
crisis,” said California Chiropractic
Association (CalChiro) President Andrew O. Williams, DC.
To read the Homeland Security memorandum in full, click
here.
View the press release HERE.