Covid-19 Infection Control

Safe To Relax: Protecting each other through high standards of Covid-19 Infection Control

Covid-19 Screening

Various intake forms must be completed before each appointment, including questions to reduce the risk of an infected person coming for a treatment; to check for possible post-Covid conditions; and to risk assess the treatment where appropriate.

For policy on what I ask of clients in terms of Covid screening, please see the top section of Summary of Covid-19 Safety Policy & Procedures for Clients. This covers e.g. what to do if you have recently had Covid, or may have had (ie you have had "cold" symptoms where Covid has not been ruled out by repeated testing), or have recently had close contact with someone who had or may have had Covid. 

I adhere to the same screening policy I ask for from my clients. If I have any symptoms which could be Covid, including cold symptoms, I will do LFT tests on any day I have symptoms. If Covid is confirmed, I will cancel all appointments for 10 days since the start of symptoms, or from my first positive test. 

If I discover that I was in contact with someone who was infectious with Covid-19, I will test for at least 7 full days after that close contact, and even if testing negative, contact clients booked in that period to give the option to reschedule.

Medical Checks

If you have been hospitalised with Covid-19, please check with your GP or Medical Specialist that they do not have any concerns about you coming for treatment.

Hygiene

Surfaces touched by clients are minimised, and a thorough cleaning and sanitising protocol is followed after each client.

Clients use the sink in the room to wash hands on arrival and if appropriate or preferred, also before departure, and I keep good hygiene including washing hands immediately before treatment.

 

Face Coverings and PPE

I wear a FFP2 reusable mask.

All clients wear a face covering throughout the session. If you are unable to do this, please contact me to discuss it. If you do not have one or forget to being one, I can provide a surgical mask for you.

Less Time, More Space

Consultations are done as part of your treatment session. We will sit well apart. However, if you would prefer a consultation beforehand by Zoom or phonecall - let me know.

Reduced time together reduces risk. So there is no waiting area, clients are asked to arrive on time. The standard session is an hour. However there are options to have longer sessions (up to 90 minutes maximum) for some sessions, and for Indian head massage a shorter, 45 minute session is standard. 

Ventilation and Filtration

HEPA air filters in both the consultation and treatment areas improves air circulation and cleans the air, including removing virus particles (aerosols), with over 6 air changes per hour. 

A window is open for fresh air ventilation, at sufficient distance from the couch that there is no feeling of cold draught. 

Technical details on Air Filter units:

4 units with True HEPA Filters, each of which has 3-Stage Filtration, a Pre-Filter, a H13 True HEPA Filter and an activated Carbon Filter, removing 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns including  air pollution, pollen, bacteria, fungi, and viruses such as Sars-Cov-2. 

• 2 small Levoit LV-H128-RF on Level 3 which each clean 69.66 cubed metres of air per hour.
• 2 large Taotronic TT-AP003 on Level 3 which each clean 161 cubed metres of air per hour.

The amount of air in the space is 128 metres cubed and so the combined air purification of all 4 units is 6.69 ACH (Air Changes per Hour) or all air cleaned every 9 minutes. 

"I felt reassured about all your detailed, careful and thoughtful arrangements in place. I was a little apprehensive about wearing a mask throughout the massage, but once I settled onto the massage couch quickly becoming relaxed by your gentle massage."
- Barbara Wilson

"You had everything set up beautifully and, although not like pre-lockdown, it all seemed sensible, safe and easy to comply with. For me, the strangest thing was the time at the end – no need to pay (having already paid), and no need to book ahead since this can now be done online. Thank you again."
- L.B.

"I felt safe, the premises are immaculate as usual which made me feel very comfortable and welcome. The mask was a disturbance at first but after few minutes it was not a problem anymore."
- Celine N

More Info: 

Covid-19 Policy & Procedures for Clients has further information, in 2 sections:

• Policy: Summary of What Is Asked of Clients
• Procedures: Walk Through For the Day Of Your Appointment

If you would like full detailed information, or to see the reasons for the measures, my Risk Assessment is viewable here.

Page last updated 22/02/2024. 

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