Hello everyone,
In light of recent events, I’d like to take a moment to share some good news. I will continue to be available for massage and bodywork sessions. I consider myself a care-worker the Department of Homeland Security includes as a critical infrastructure worker (see below).
And as we are all being affected by the attempts to stop Covid-19 from spreading, I wanted to reach out to share the changes I am implementing to ensure everyone stays happy and healthy, as everyone's health is the most important to me.
If I, or anyone within my circle, exhibit any of the COVID-19 symptoms including, fever, cough, and shortness of breath, I will cancel all appointments until I am certain that I am not at risk of being contagious. I ask for the same in return.
Also, I have added to my cleaning practices since last week:
1. Each client cream/oil will be dispensed individually.
2. After laundry has been removed and stored away, sanitize all door handles, chairs, counter surfaces, pens, cell phone, computer, and massage table and equipment before each session.
3. I will continue to wash my hands before and after every session.
4. Running air purifier with HEPA filter for added air circulation and filtering.
The guidance from the memorandum states that:
“If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule.”
If your clinic is able to practice within the recommended CDC guidelines and follow your local government mandates, consider that community-based physical therapists assist in keeping people healthy. According to Dr. Matos, an expert in biologic surety and the management of select agent programs at federal facilities:
“Physical therapists are essential in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. They play a key role in keeping people they can help out of the doctor offices and ER’s. This will not only free up the medical teams to treat those impacted by COVID-19, but also limit the exposure of those seeking the care of the physical therapist”.
Dr. Matos is a member of an advisory group in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense. Dr. Matos has experience working with the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System, and the CDC. He has served as a public health emergency officer for 14 Department of Defense installations and has participated in multiple disease and epidemiologic investigations. Dr. Matos has received extensive training in risk communication in a public health emergency and in exposure investigations.”
For more information about COVID-19 and measures one can take to remain healthy, check out Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
All my best to you and yours,
Teresa
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