What is a chronic illness? Are participants going to be safe at my center?
Chronic illness is defined as a medical condition that requires 3 months or more of treatment or maintenance. The chronically ill patients in CoachArt’s program are in outpatient treatment for their illness, which means that they are no longer in acute (hospital) care, but are living at home. Due to the ongoing nature of their illness, CoachArt students often still visit the hospital frequently for procedures, therapies and treatments; however, they are medically stable enough to engage in arts and athletics activities with their peers. Participant health and safety is CoachArt’s priority. All CoachArt patients receive a physician’s consent for their requested activity prior to enrollment. CoachArt will also discuss any limitations or need-to-know information with Program Partner staff.
