COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN- Updated 03/01/21
Please find a list of precautions we are taking to ensure the safety of our clients and employees. All of our policies were put in place after close reading and monitoring of CDC guidelines. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the virus and CDC guidelines, these policies are subject to change.
Please find a list of precautions we are taking to ensure the safety of our clients and employees. All of our policies were put in place after close reading and monitoring of CDC guidelines. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the virus and CDC guidelines, these policies are subject to change.
- All clinicians have received BOTH doses of the COVID-19 vaccination as of the first week of February 2021. This vaccination is 95% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus & will further protect our clinicians & clients.
- Temperature checks for employees upon arrival each day. Any employee with a temperature over 99 degrees will not be allowed in the therapy area. Any employee who has been exposed to COVID-19, is waiting for a COVID-19 test result, or has a positive COVID-19 test result will be staying home.
- All employees have been asked to follow social distancing guidelines and limit their unnecessary contact with others outside the clinic.
- Verbal confirmation of lack of exposure to and symptoms of COVID-19 from all staff, clients, and client’s guardians.
- All clinicians will wear masks and face shields when necessary. Masks are encouraged for clients & if a the client cannot wear a face mask, a face shield will be provided. Table top plastic barriers between the client and clinician will also be available and may be used in addition to a face shield. Front office staff will wear masks.
- Air purifiers will be in the main office area and in each individual therapy room. Windows in therapy rooms will remain open when possible.
- Hand washing before and after sessions for all clients and therapists.
- Frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces.
- Therapy sessions will be shortened by 5 minutes to allow additional time for cleaning therapy spaces between sessions.
- To allow social distancing for our employees and clients, clinicians will be keeping to a single therapy room while in the office.
- Outside food and drink (aside from food specifically for feeding therapy) will not be allowed in the building.
- At this time, we will continue to provide the majority of our sessions via telehealth and will not be providing in-home or school sessions.
- If you know that you, or a person in your home, has been exposed to or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, stay home.
- Any clients displaying any of the following symptoms will be sent home: nasal congestion, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, new loss of smell or taste, headache, rash, fever.
- Temperature checks for all clients upon arrival to therapy. Any client with a temperature over 99 degrees will not be allowed in the therapy area.
- Only one parent/guardian will be allowed in the therapy area with a patient at a time and is required to wear a mask. Our preference is that the child comes unattended to limit exposure.
- Clients/families will need to wait in their cars before and during sessions. During the cold winter months, one family member may sit in the hallway in socially distant chairs. Parents/guardians can come in for transitions, but must remain 6-ft away from employees. Transitions can also be completed over the phone.
- Parents/guardians must wear a mask or cloth face covering while in the clinic. Siblings and other visitors will not be allowed in the clinic area at this time.
- Children working on dressing will need to bring their own clothes in a resealable, plastic bag. This will be stored in the clinic and used only for their therapy sessions.
- Feeding therapy will be the one type of service where we will require one guardian to participate in the session. Parents/guardians will be expected to provide their own food for feeding sessions. Clinician’s will provide guidance about what to bring at least 24 hours prior to the session.
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A2 Therapy Works, LLC is a diverse and highly regarded private practice that serves children and young adults in the Ann Arbor, MI area. |
