Infection Control Protocols

 

Virtual Physiotherapy

  • Virtual or telerehabilitation appointments will resume. If you do not require an in-person appointment, I encourage you to book a virtual appointment. 

Schedule

  • I will have I will have 10 minute breaks between clients to allow for adequate time to change PPE, wash hands, and clean clinic space between each client. 

Self Screen for Symptoms

  • Patients are asked to complete a self screen for CoVid-19 symptoms prior to every appointment. This screening will be emailed to you 2 hours prior to your appointment. I ask that you cancel your appointment if you are displaying the following symptoms:

    • fever

    • chills

    • cough

    • shortness of breath

    • sore throat

    • painful swallowing

    • stuffy or runny nose

    • loss of sense of smell

    • headache

    • muscle aches

    • fatigue

    • loss of appetite

  • If you have been travelling outside of Canada or in contact with someone with a known CoVid case, you are asked to self isolate for 14 days. 

  • You will not be charged the cancellation fee if you are feeling unwell. 

  • Telerehabilitation appointments are available for those individuals who have any of these symptoms. 

  • If you are displaying any of the above symptoms, please go to a screening centre to get tested for CoVid-19 prior to resuming physiotherapy. A screening checklist and screening centre locations can be found at HealthLinkBC.ca. 

  • Please stay home for 10 days after the start of your symptoms. Physiotherapy in person can resume if you no longer have a fever and are feeling better. 

  • I will be screening myself for the above symptoms daily. Should I or a member of my family start displaying any of the above symptoms, I will cancel in-person appointments for 10-14 days as directed by HealthLinkBC. 

Personal Protective Equipment

  • I require all patient’s to wear masks when they come in for their appointments. 

  • I will be wearing a surgical mask for all patients. 

Hand Hygiene

  • All patients are asked to sanitize or wash their hands at the start of their appointments. 

Cleaning and Disinfectants

  • All surfaces or equipment used for appointments will be cleaned between patients. 

  • All commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, telephones, keyboards, screens, pens, and washrooms will be cleaned frequently at a minimum of twice per day. 

  • I am using a medical grade cleaner that is approved for use against CoVid-19 as per Health Canada.

  • We will be reducing the use of all fabrics including pillows, hand towels, and throw cushions. 

Reduce The Spread of CoVid-19

  • If you need to cough or sneeze, do so into your elbow.

  • Wash your hands immediately after coughing or sneezing.

  • Throw away tissues into the garbage can immediately. 

  • Avoid touching your face. 

  • Do not share food or drinks.