Education and patient care in a chiropractic teaching clinic: An organizational approach to health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The academic teaching clinic at our chiropractic college in California remained open beginning in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place order requiring individuals to stay at home except for essential activities. We report the experiences described by health center personnel who were present during the shelter-in-place early stages.

Methods

Narrative approach and descriptive thematic analysis of transcripts of 15 interviews with faculty, staff, and student interns. Report of key events and processes for developing ongoing COVID-related policies and procedures to conform with state and county public health mandates.

Results

Themes included (1) Organizational processes and procedures; (2) Perceptions of safety; (3) Successful adaptatio

SUBMITTER: Odierna DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9536231 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature