Office Safety Precautions in Effect
During the Pandemic
I am taking the following precautions to protect my clients and help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Permanent Office Precautions:
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I keep a window or exterior door open during sessions. I have a HEPA air filter in my office and also open my window to allow for fresh air even during the colder seasons.
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My waiting area seating is located in a ventilated, but enclosed non-climate controlled porch and is arranged for appropriate physical distancing. Please do not move any furniture.
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My waiting area and at times an outdoor enclosed shelter are available meeting spaces with more ventilation.
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I require all clients to wear masks indoors until we sit down with safe distance.
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I maintain safe distancing when not wearing a mask outdoors.
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The office restroom is cleaned according to state regulations and cleaning products are accessible after every use. It is used by other offices.
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Hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is available in the waiting area and inside the office and encourge all clients to apply before and after sessions.
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I schedule appointments at specific intervals to minimize the number of people in the waiting area.
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I ask all clients to wait in their cars or porch until no earlier than 10 minutes before their appointment times.
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Copays will need to be through the 3rd part merchant integrated in my client portal health record system. Please plan accordingly. I will not accept cash or checks until further notice.
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Physical contact is not permitted.
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Tissues and trash bins are easily accessed. Trash is disposed of on a frequent basis.
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Common areas and are thoroughly disinfected at the end of each day.
Mobile Office Precautions:
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My mobile office and waiting area seating has been arranged for appropriate physical distancing. Please do not move any furniture.
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I wear masks indoors.
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I maintain safe distancing.
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Mobile restroom is only shared with clients in certain circumstances, but soap and hand sanitizer dispensers are maintained and everyone is encouraged to wash their hands.
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Hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is available in the waiting area and inside the mobile office.
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I schedule appointments at specific intervals to minimize the number of people in the waiting area.
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I ask all clients to wait in their cars until no earlier than 5 minutes before their appointment times.
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Donations will need to be through the 3rd part merchant integrated in my client portal health record system. Please plan accordingly. I will not accept cash or checks until further notice.
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Physical contact is not permitted.
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Tissues and trash bins are easily accessed. Trash is disposed of on a frequent basis.
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Common areas and are thoroughly disinfected at the end of each day.
