Covid-19 Practice
With changes to the Queensland Government Restrictions, we are able to open the doors with face-to-face consultations.
The new exception for Spas and Massage Parlours are:
“Massage therapy for the management or prevention of a disease, injury or condition, provided by a qualified massage therapist, with social distancing observed to the extent possible.”
Qualified massage therapist means a massage therapist who:
* Holds a relevant qualification (minimum AQF level 5 (Diploma)) under the Australian Qualifications Framework;
Example – Diploma of Remedial Massage or Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy)
* Is a member of a professional organisation within the meaning of section 10 of the Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2011 (Cwlth); and
* Holds approved provider status with one or more private health funds.
I qualify all aspects as per above and this is only in regards to Remedial Massage treatments to be available. I have also completed COV19 Certification - 2nd April, 2020 (pic attached)
Social distancing rules still apply and only 1 person to be in the waitiing area at all times. Obviously it will be difficult to maintain the 1.5m (2 arms length) distance and also the there will be physical contact. Please note that it will be necessary to have only 1 person in the treatment room and all others will be required to wait outside.
There will be 30 mins between patients to allow for the cleaning of all high touch surfaces to be disinfected. Please do not arrive more than 5 mins before your appointment to allow me time to clean, replace linens and observe the extremely high Infection Control Policy. You will be requested to wait in the waiting area until i am finished.
Hand sanitiser is available for clients and it is requested that when you arrive you santise your hands on arrival and observe basic hygiene standards.
The shorter 30min online consultation are still available if you wish to reduce your risk of exposure.
Obviously there are high risk clients that need to look at making an appointment.
*Those that have travelled within 14 days of their appointment.
*Immune compromised system patients.
*Those with cold/flu like symptoms
*Those who have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or diagnosed themselves
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 50 years and older with one or more chronic medical conditions
*People 65 years and older
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Please feel free to text or ring 0407 124 815 and discuss any aspect of the above.
So, the online diary will be available to book as from Monday 27th April. Please message with your preferred appointment.
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Please note - There is a screening document to be completed and signed prior to entering the clinic. This will be done each and every visit until advised otherwise by Qld Govt.
Please see at left:
PDF Document of Total Muscle Harmony Infection Control Policy as at 25/4/20
See page 7 and 8 for COVID-19 reference and links to Qld Government Health alerts and cleaning and disinfection recommendations - Except below
COVID19
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Please note that treatment is not recommended for 3 days after having a Covid injection. Therefore, please rebook your appt for 3 or more days. Anyone having had their injection will be rebooked if in attendance. This is about duty of care, ensuring that you have no side effects from the injection.
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The clinic will be closed for 30mins after each patient to ensure the following occurs:
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Routine Environmental Cleaning:
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*Frequently touched surfaces – Door handles, tabletops, light switches.
- Clean frequently touched surfaces with detergent solution as per manufacturer’s instructions or using detergent/disinfection wipes.
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*Minimally touched surface – Floors, ceilings, walls, blinds.
- Clean general surfaces and fitting when visibly soiled and immediately after any spillage. Use detergent solution/wipes as per manufacturer’s instructions are adequate for cleaning general surfaces and non-patient care areas. Damp mopping preferable to dry mopping. Walls and blinds should be cleaned when visibly dusty or soiled. Window curtains should be regularly changed in addition to being cleaned when soiled. Sinks and basins should be cleaned on a regular basis.
Risk Management:
Each patient prior to attending clinic will be screened appropriate questions relating to their health:
A. Ask if they have any respiratory symptoms – headache, myalgia, runny or stuffy nose, vomiting, diarrhoea or returned travel from OS in the last 14 days (Interstate is ok).
B. Keep a record of conversation question/answer response, date and time – in case of contact tracing.
C. If they answer yes, then they must not come for their appointment. If No, then they may enter the premises. Use of mask by patient is acceptable.
D. When entering the premises, hand hygiene is to take place and use of hand sanitiser to be used or use the nearby hand wash basin.
E. The waiting area will be closed to the treatment room, only 1 person plus therapist is to be in the treatment room (exception is under 18 yo patient). 1.5m distance to be maintained in the treatment room.
F. At the completion of the treatment, client will dress, observe hand hygiene and use hand sanitiser again. Equipment or items touched will be cleaned with wipes and therapist’s hands sanitised before touching patient or anything else.
G. Payment to be contactless with HICAPS/EFTPOS machine.
H. Linens are to be removed and washed immediately in hot water with antibacterial wash and detergent.
I. Clinic is closed for 30 mins to clean all surfaces as outlined above.
Sneeze/cough etiquette and respiratory hygiene by Therapist:
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and dispose of tissue immediately.
- Or cough/sneeze into the bend of your elbow.
- Wash your hands or use alcohol based hand sanitiser.
- Practice physical distancing by standing more than 1.5m (if possible – 2 arms length) and if unwell, avoid contact with othersVID19
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As sourced from: https://www.health.gov.au/news/launch-of-the-coronavirus-covid-19-campaign
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Fact sheet for COVID-19 cleaning and disinfection recommendations: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/informationfor/industry-and-businesses/resources-and-fact-sheets-for-industry/covid-19-cleaning-anddisinfectionrecommendations
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Infection Control Action Plan Suz Wenzel Total Muscle Harmony - Infection Control Action Plan Updated 25/04/2020 Page 8 of 8
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