Governor of Colorado

In The Face Of Ethical Aberrations In Several States Colorado Stands Strong Against Discrimination In COVID-19 Care

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 10, 2020

Governor Polis has authorized the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to enact the standards when or if necessary.

Key Points: 
  • Governor Polis has authorized the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to enact the standards when or if necessary.
  • The Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC), The Arc of Colorado ,and over 140 organizations thank Gov.
  • "Every resident in this state deserves and should receive equitable care, even during the most uncertain of times," says Lt.
  • The standing Guidelines for the Ethical Allocation of Scarce Resources in Tennessee exclude many people with disabilities from critical care, including ventilators.