CRAIG ADOPTS TELEHEALTH TO SERVE THOSE WITH SCI AND BI DURING A PANDEMIC AND BEYOND
As COVID-19 cases in Colorado began to surge in March 2020, Craig had to significantly decrease in-person outpatient services due to local health ordinances and the critical need to keep our high-risk inpatients and outpatients safe. Our team quickly went to work to find new and innovative ways to continue to serve outpatients, regardless of a pandemic. Telehealth started with Colorado outpatients, as therapists and providers at Craig already had in-state licensing. With a grant awarded to Craig through the Neilsen Foundation, Craig was able to fund the licensure of two physical therapists and two occupational therapists in 24 additional states, allowing PT and OT services for outpatients outside of Colorado. Other disciplines are also working toward obtaining out-of-state licenses, including speech therapy, the Craig Hospital Aphasia Therapy (CHAT) Program, community reintegration and psychology. We are excited to be able to offer new ways for our outpatients to receive care in the future and continue to expand available telehealth service options! Please visit craighospital.org/telehealth for more information.
