Dear Colleagues, Friends and Clients,
Thank you for your support during the past year. I hope you have all weathered the changes and challenges and can look forward to something resembling a normal life in the near future.
Prior to reopening my office in July 2020, new equipment and supplies were purchased that enable me to provide a safer environment. These include:
- New furniture that is sanitized between clients
- N95 and KN95 masks for my use
- Surgical masks for clients who do not have a mask
- Vinyl pillow covers that can be disinfected, along with cloth pillowcases that are changed after each client
- Two air purifiers with HEPA filtration (which were already in the office, and filters recently changed)
Procedures in effect now are:
- Fill out COVID intake questionnaire the day of your appointment and bring with you
- If anyone accompanies you to the office, they will also need to fill out the questionnaire
- Text from the parking lot (404-315-0099), and I will text you when it is OK to enter the office; adequate time will be taken between clients to sanitize surfaces
- I will open the door, so you will not have to touch those surfaces
- You will be required to wear a mask while in the office
- Anyone accompanying you to the office will need to wear a mask while in the office
- Remove shoes in the waiting area
- Wash or sanitize hands when entering the office; hand sanitizer will be provided
- Bring socks to wear in the office, as the carpet cannot be sanitized
- Have your temperature taken using an infrared, no-touch thermometer
- Bring appropriate session attire
- A plastic bin will be available in the treatment room, to hold your outer clothes while you are having your session.
- Wash and/or sanitize hands after going to the restroom
- Sanitize hands before leaving the office
- I will open the door when you exit, so you do not have to touch those surfaces
- Credit or debit cards only, no cash or checks; signature will not be required
There have been many published articles with guidelines to safer practice. However, nothing will completely mitigate risk of transmission. The Covid Intake Questionnaire that you are asked to sign before each visit includes a statement that you understand that risk cannot be completely eliminated, and that you agree to receive work.
Please let me know if you have any questions. You can call or text me at 404-315-0099, or email [email protected].
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks.